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The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Hyde.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newton for Hyde.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5.2m x 6m (17ft x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the accessible 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 tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Then are 2 other similar designated bays located at the side of the building, shown in photograph 2.
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.
This entrance gives access to level 4 of the building.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located both side of the entrance.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.
There are several other accessible entrances into the building.
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the lift.
There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The reception is located on level 4 of the building, just inside the main entrance.
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just inside the accessible entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are several other easy and moderate ramps located throughout the building.
The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 0-1-2-3-4-5.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
There are various sets of steps thoughtout the building linking various levels. The number of steps varies from 6 to 15+.
The lift is located in the corridor leading to the refectory.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 0-1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.93m x 1.48m (3ft x 4ft 10in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
There an 2 other identical lifts in the building.
The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 16m (17yd) from the lift.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 66cm (2ft 1in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is breakfast, lunch and snacks.
The refectory is located on level 1 of the building.
| Day | Opening Times (Refectory) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 11:15 |
| Monday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 11:15 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 11:15 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 11:15 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 11:15 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the lift down to the refectory.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the standard toilets on level 2.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 183cm x 200cm (6ft x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The details here are for the cubicle in the male toilet. There is a similar cubicle in the female toilet, except the transfer space is on the right.
Hand dryers and towel dispensers are available in the main part of toilets, both 122 cm high.
There is also a unisex adapted toilet on level 5, with the transfer space on the left.
Standard toilets are available.
The female toilets are located to the right from the accessible entrance.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The male toilets are located to the left from the accessible entrance.
The male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the level 2 adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 104cm (3ft 4in).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Type Talk aware.