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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

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Address:
Mount Pleasant
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 5TQ

Tel: 0151 7079222
Fax: 0151 7087224

Email: b.noble@metcathedral.org.uk

Web: http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Liverpool.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lime Street Station.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.4m (9ft 10in x 14ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is concrete.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The patron does have to cross a road.

The road is not generally busy.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

The car park is 7m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located at the entrance via the car park

Outside Access (Mount Pleasant (accessible entrance))

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

Outside Access (Mount Pleasant (main entrance))

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The doors are light.

The door opening is 48cm (1ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) wide.

No Level Access (Mount Pleasant (main entrance))

There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The 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.

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.

The lighting levels are low.

Hearing loop reception is strongest in rows 9-10 and11 there are hearing loops available in individual confession boxes also.

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 clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the right hand side of the main entrance.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.24m x 1.3m (4ft x 4ft 3in).

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

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 toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located opposite the food counter.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 220cm x 135cm (7ft 2in x 4ft 5in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 37cm (1ft 2in).

The tap type is lever.

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

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 46cm (1ft 6in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Adapted Toilet

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located on the right of the entrance from the car park.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 400cm x 180cm (13ft 1in x 5ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).

The tap type is lever.

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is a coat hook.

The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.

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 47cm (1ft 6in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

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

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located opposite the food counter.

The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located opposite the food counter.

The male toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located to the right hand side of the entrance.

The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located to the right hand side of the entrance.

The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Restaurant / Bar (The Piazza)

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

Some tables are permanently fixed.

Some chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are available hand held.

Menus are available in Braille.

Menus are available in large print.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is sandwiches, lunches, main meals and specials.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Bibles are available in large print. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.