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Philharmonic Hall
Hope Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9BP
Tel: 0151 2102895
Fax: 0151 2102929
Web: http://www.liverpoolphil.com
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 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.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
A strip of on street Blue Badge parking is available in Caledonian Street.
Outside Access (Caledonian Street Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 13m (14yd) 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.
The lighting levels are low.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-LG-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 reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-LG-G-1.
The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
There is not 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Theatre / Opera House
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 not provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is infrared.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair the steward on arrival.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
The adapted toilet is 8m from the foyer.
The adapted toilet is 5m from the auditorium.
Restaurant / Bar (Grand Foyer Bar)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
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 58cm (1ft 10in) cm.
No food is served here.
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 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the upper ground floor next to the lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 172cm x 85cm (5ft 7in x 2ft 9in).
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.
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted 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 left hand side of the Grand Foyer Bar.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not 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 Grand Foyer Bar.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in sign language 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.
