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The Arcadian Centre

70 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Birmingham.
  • The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is New Street.
  • The venue is in a shopping mall.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • In 2022 the parking charges range from £3.50 for one hour to £20.00 for 24 hours.
    • The car park is located on Bromsgrove Street.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the car park entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 205cm (6ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • The vehicular entrance to the Car Park is on Bromsgrove Street.
    • There are also 6 parent/child bays.

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The minimum width between the bollards at the entrance to the Centre is 143cm.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the right as you enter from the car park.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1.
  • The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 128cm (4ft x 4ft 2in).
  • 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Outside Access (Cathay Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Pershore Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 600cm (19ft 8in).

Level Change (Cathay Street Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the paving area in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • The gradient of the slope on the paving area in front of the entrance is variable from slight to steep.

Other Floors (Cathay Street Entrance)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Outside Access (Ladywell Way Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Ladywell Walk.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Outside Access (Hurst Walk Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Hurst Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The width of the door opening is 445cm (14ft 7in).

Level Change (Hurst Walk Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Outside Access (Theatre Walk Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Hurst Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Level Change (Theatre Walk Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • The photographs show some of the varied undulations within the centre. In general, some slopes encountered are slight, but there are elements of a steep nature.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from Ladywell Way entrance to concourse.
  • Comments View
    • The ramp overcomes the steps.
    • There is not a handrail along the length of the ramp.

Other Floors (Piazza)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.