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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include several meeting rooms and halls for hire, dance studio, bar and cafe.

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• Comments View
  • There is ample signage throughout the venue.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Crawley.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 13 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 58m (63yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • There are two entrances to the right of the automatic entrance.
  • The doors are heavy, open towards you and are 160cm wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the theatre.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The café/bar is located to the far left of the foyer.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 30cm (12in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit either side of the patron.
• It is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• 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.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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  • Seating can be moved on request when making bookings.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, to the right from the main entrance.
  • The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the box office staff.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 440cm x 450cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 53cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 96cm and 131cm from the floor.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet roll holder is on both drop down rails and the wash basin soap dispenser is attached to the height adjustable wash basin.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located next to the bar.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the foyer.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the bar.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located within the woods to the rear of the venue.