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Disabled Access Guide for Picturedrome
Market Walk
Holmfirth
West Yorkshire
HD9 7DA
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Introduction
The opening times vary depending on events, films and performances taking place.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Holmfirth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Brockholes.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Holmfirth Towngate Public Car Park.
The car park is located opposite the theatre.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
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 167cm (5ft 5in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the reception desk and bar only.
Outside Access (Theatre 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 doors are heavy.
The door opening is 169cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Picturedrome Bar)
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is not available from the bar.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
Theatre / Opera House (Auditorium)
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit anywhere.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
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.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
There are no fixed designated seating.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the theatre entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the theatre.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 width of the adapted toilet door is 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 155cm x 213cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet was undergoing refurbishment at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
The standard toilets were undergoing refurbishment at the time of survey.
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.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
