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Disabled Access Guide for Cineworld
Chichester Gate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8EL
Tel: 0871 200 2000
Fax: 01243 812292
Web: http://www.cineworld.co.uk
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Introduction
Opening times vary according to showings, please contact the venue for futher details.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chichester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 40 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 tarmac.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Cineworld is based on a retail park and shares the car park with various other premises.
Outside Access
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
There are two tills lowered for easy access.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.4m (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is located in the foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 148cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
There are also ladies and gents standard toilets and adapted toilets on the ground floor and the first floor in the VIP bar area.
At the time of research the waste bins were blocking the lateral transfer.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There are also ladies and gents standard toilets and adapted toilets on the ground floor and the first floor screen areas.
At the time of research the waste bins were blocking the lateral transfer.
Restaurant / Bar (Ground Floor Foyer)
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is popcorn and snacks.
Restaurant / Bar (first floor VIP Lounge)
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
Cinema
Films are mainly mainstream.
Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
The wheelchair can be left with the patron.
Companions sit next to the patron.
It is 8m (26ft 2in) from the foyer to the adapted toilet.
It is 10m (11yd) from the adapted toilet to the furthest screen.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
10 screen(s) is/are accessible to wheelchair users.
Concessions are not available.
The view from the designated spaces is good.
5 screens have audio despription.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Drinking straws are available on request.
