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Watford Palace Theatre

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Address:
20 Clarendon Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 1JZ

Tel: 01923 225671
Fax: 01923 819664

Email: enquiries@watfordtheatre.co.uk

Web: http://www.watfordtheatre.co.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday10:00 - 20:00
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Watford.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Watford High Street.

Parking

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This venue does not have its own car park.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Theatre users are able to use the pay and display car park for the T.J. Hughes store, which contains 3 designated bays, 320 x 430 cm.

Outside Access

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There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.

The door is operated by a push pad.

Reception

There is not level access to reception from the entrance.

Lighting levels are low.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Inside Access

There is not 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 not play background music.

The lighting levels are low.

No Level Access (Inside Access)

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

The ramp or slope is located inside the front door leading to the foyer.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 93cm (3ft ).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

There is amoderate slope from the foyer to the lift.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.

There are 15 steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.58m x 1.42m (5ft 2in x 4ft 7in).

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does 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.

Adapted Toilet

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

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 187cm x 212cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 11in).

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

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.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

There are various adapted toilets located throughout the venue.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

There are various adapted toilets located throughout the venue.

Restaurant / Bar (Circle Bar)

No tables are permanently fixed.

All 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.

No food is served in the evenings.

Theatre / Opera House

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.

Wheelchairs are left with the patron.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Additional Information

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Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.