Disabled Access Guide for Minerva Theatre

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.

This venue does not have its own car park.

The convenient dropoff point is located at the entrance

There is level access to the service.

The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open both ways.

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.

The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

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.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

The lighting levels are low.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the foyer.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.38m x 1.06m (4ft 6in x 3ft 5in).

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 lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the first floor.

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 on the first floor.

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.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is available.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.

Menus are hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is a hot and cold buffet and snacks.

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.

Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.

Wheelchairs are left with the patron.

This venue does provide audio described performances.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is a wheelchair to borrow.

To borrow the wheelchair at the box office at time of booking.

Concessions are available.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service can be requested.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.

Open on Sundays on performance days only. Please phone 01243 784437 for details.