Level Change (Walkway from car park)

• There is a slope to access this area/service
• The slope is located on the path leading to the entrance
• The slope is moderate
• The slope is permanent
• There are steps to access this area/service
• The steps are located on the shortest path leading to the entrance
• There are 8 steps to the area
• The steps are medium
• The steps do have handrails
• The handrails are on the right going up
• The slope bypasses the steps
• This level change can be bypassed using the external lift

Outside Access (Main entrance)

• There is level access into the venue
• Level access is via lift
• The main doors open automatically
• The doors are double width
• The door opening is 252cm (8ft 3in) wide

Box Office

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance
• There is level access to box office from the entrance
• The reception desk is medium height
• The desk has a lowered section
• Lighting levels are bright
• There is a hearing assistance system (fixed loop)

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service
• This venue does not play background music
• Lighting levels are varied

Auditorium

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users
• Designated seating is located in Row G
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron
• A companion may sit with you
• Companions sit next to or in front of the patron
• It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet
• There is a hearing assistance system (infrared)
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow

Level Change (Bar)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this service
• The ramp/slope is located leading down to the main bar area from the lobby
• The ramp/slope is moderate
• The ramp/slope is permanent
• The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft 0in)
• There are steps to access this area / service
• The steps are located leading down to the main bar area from the lobby
• There are 3 steps to the area
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright
• The steps are clearly marked
• The steps are medium
• The steps do have handrails
• The handrails are on both sides

Bar

• Once inside, there is level access to the bar
• Snacks or drinks are ordered from the bar
• There is a lowered section at the bar
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre
• All chairs have armrests
• The nearest table is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance
• The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in)
• The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in)
• The type of food served here are cold snacks such as crisps and cookies
• There is an additional bar on the first floor

Other Floor – Steps

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G 1
• There are 15+ steps between floors
• The steps are clearly marked
• The steps are medium
• The steps do have handrails
• The steps have a handrail on both sides
• There is a landing
• The lighting level is bright

Lift

• There is a lift for public use
• The lift is located in the entrance hall, opposite the box office
• The lift is a standard lift
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from main entrance
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in)
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in)
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator
• The lift does not have an audible announcer
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user
• The lift controls do have tactile markings
• The lighting level in the lift is bright

Accessible Toilets

Ground Floor

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people
• There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door
• The accessible toilet is 27m (30yd) from the main entrance
• The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the lobby, next to the auditorium
• There is level access to the accessible toilet

First Floor

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use
• There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door
• The accessible toilet is 35m (38yd) from the lift
• The accessible toilet is located on the first floor
• There is level access to the accessible toilet
• This is by lift

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