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Watford Colosseum

Wheelchair AssistanceMobility Impaired WalkerSeat AvailableWC AdaptedWC step free accessAssistance DogHearing SystemConducting of BusinessDisability Awareness TrainingParking Grade 3
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Address:
Leisure & Community Services
Town Hall
Watford
Herts
WD17 3EX

Tel: 01923 278954
Fax: 01923 278952

Email: andy.picard@watford.gov.uk

Web: http://www.watford.gov.uk

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Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 1.5m x 3.7m (4ft 11in x 12ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There are also 4 designated bays outside the Town Hall Customer Service Centre, which can be used by the Colosseum when the centre is closed.

Parking

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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 not have to cross a road.

The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park

Outside Access (Rickmansworth Road)

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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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

No Level Access (Rickmansworth Road)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located on the left hand side of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (the stage door (side entrance))

There is not level access to the service.

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

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

No Level Access (the stage door (side entrance))

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located outside the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 190cm (6ft 2in).

This entrance can be used to give wheelchair users access to the auditorium. However, advance notification is required to use this entrance.

There is a moderate ramp leading up to this entrance from the car park, which has a handrail on the left hand side going up.

Reception (Ticket Desk)

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The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

The lighting levels are low.

Other Floors

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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.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are the balcony.

Adapted Toilet

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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 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located just off the foyer, next to the cloakroom.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is required for the adapted toilet.

The key is a radar key.

The key can be obtained from a member of staff.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 253cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 3in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

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

The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).

The tap type is lever.

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

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.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.

The hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 9in) high.

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 81cm (2ft 7in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are .

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

There is a slight threshold at the entrance to both standard toilets.

There are also standard toilets available in the stairwells leading up to the balcony.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located just off the foyer, next to the cloakroom.

The female toilets are 17m (18yd) 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 just off the foyer, next to the bar.

The male toilets are 20m (22yd) 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.

There is a slight threshold at the entrance to both standard toilets.

There are also standard toilets available in the stairwells leading up to the balcony.

Restaurant / Bar

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Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No 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 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 snacks.

There is also a bar on the balcony.

Theatre / Opera House

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There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.

Wheelchairs are left with the patron.

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.

There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Additional Information

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Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available 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.

The photo shows the ramp leading up to the main entrance.

Comments

Opening times depend on the event. Please contact the venue on 01923 278952.