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Future Yard

75 Argyle St, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB 

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue mainly offers live events, with cafe bar facilities. There is also workshop space and studios.
    • The venue has 3 floors.
    • Facilities on the Ground Floor include: Cafe/Bar, Live Room and Toilets.
    • Facilities on the First Floor include: Workshop and Toilets.
    • Facilities on the Basement include: Studios.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: first floor workshop room and basement studios.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: toilet with adaptations and seating.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • The first floor and basement can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the right from entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the building, accessed through the cafe area or from the live room.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the first floor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
    • There is a taxi rank opposite the entrance.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On street parking is via pay at machine.
    • There is a public car park located on the same side of the road as the entrance.
    • The name of the car park is Argyle Street Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
    • The Car Park provides paid parking.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, on Argyle Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a small bump at the entry point.

Stairs (Main)

  • The stairs are located to the left from the entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The single door leading to the stairs is 71cm wide.

Stairs (Basement)

  • The stairs are located to the left from the entrance, and then to the rear behind the main stairs.
  • The ground floor and basement can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The ceiling height to the basement is reduced and the stairs are steep.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe/Bar - Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The cafe/bar is located straight ahead on entry to the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located inside the Live Room.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards, countertop and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Live Room - Ground Floor

  • The room is located to the rear of the building, on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 177cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: stools and high stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • This is a performance space with a stage at one end. Setup varies according to performance. Concessions are available for accompanying carers.

Workshop (First Floor)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 149cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and long tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Studio (Basement)

  • The room is located in the basement.
  • The distance from the stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow openings.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are 5 studios, which are all very similar. At the time of survey (May 2026) the building is being extended to make more/ more accessible studios.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 63cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • These studios are practice and teaching rooms.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 139cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.