Access Guide
Introduction
- The square is home to the largest concentration of theatres in the UK outside London and is known as Sheffield’s ‘Theatre Land’. .
- The square lies at the heart of the city centre, close to the town hall, major attractions such as the Winter Gardens and is 5 minutes away from Sheffield station.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Cathedral.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Arundel Gate.
- The car park is located in Arundel Gate.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Norfolk Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on street Blue Badge parking is not marked into individual bays.
- There are 2 Blue Badge parking areas, one on either side of Norfolk Street.
- The Blue Badge parking areas are 285cm wide.
- There is space for approximately 3 cars in each Blue Badge parking area.
Access from Norfolk Street
- There are 2 access points from Norfolk Street.
- The access point closest to the on street Blue Badge parking is shown in photograph 1.
- The access point is level.
- The width of the access point is 400cm.
- The access point gives level access to the lower part of Tudor Square and The Crucible Theatre.
- The access point furthest from the on street Blue Badge bays is shown in photograph 2.
- The access point has a slight slope throughout as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- The width of the access point is 600cm.
- There are 2 steps between the 2 access points as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
- The steps are medium height (15cm).
- The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
- The steps have handrails at regular intervals.
- The steps are clearly marked.
Access from Surrey Street
- There are 2 access points from Surrey Street.
- The main access point is shown in photograph 1.
- The access point is level.
- The width of the access point is 1670cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 220cm.
- There is an additional access point next to the City Library and Graves Gallery, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- The width of the access point is 350cm.
Access from Arundel Gate
- There are 2 access points from Arundel Gate.
- The access point next to The Crucible is 700cm wide as shown in photograph 1.
- The access point next to The Lyceum is 800cm wide as shown in photograph 2.
- There is a steep slope throughout both access points.
Tudor Square
- There is a slight slope throughout Tudor Square, leading downwards from Surrey Street to The Crucible Theatre.
- The surface of the square is block paved.
- There are seating areas throughout the square.
- The seating has armrests.
- There is public art and planters to the sides of the square.
- The minimum space between the planters and public art is 122cm.
- The majority of the planters and public art has space between them of over 150cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the square.
Access Guides Available For (Tudor Square)
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Leisure and Entertainment
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- Lyceum Theatre - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Crucible Theatre - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Graves Gallery - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Library Theatre - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Central Children's Library - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Winter Garden - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.