Access Guide
Cinema Overview
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Cinema Information
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- View information on opening times
- The cinema has 14 screens in total.
- There are 14 screens with designated seating for disabled visitors.
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Tickets are free for carers.
- Visitors can use the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card at the cinema.
- Some films can be audio described.
- Headsets are used for the audio description.
- Some subtitled screenings are available.
- Some autism friendly screenings are available.
- View information on specially-adapted screenings (opens new tab) .
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest parking is located in Strand Street.
- View information on Q-Park Liverpool ONE (opens new tab) .
- The nearest step-free train station is Liverpool Central.
- The nearest bus station is Liverpool ONE Bus Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Levels 0, 2 and 3 can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
- The lift accesses levels 0, 2 and 3, the stairs and escalator access levels 0 and 2.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on level 0 between the entrances to screens 1 and 2, on level 0 next to the screen 5 entrance, on level 2 next to screen 9 and 12 entrances and on level 3 at the far end of the Gallery Bar.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on level 0 on either side of the lift and on level 2 on the left of the lift.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on level 0 on either side of the lift and on level 2 on the left of the lift.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard toilet cubicles on levels 0 and 2.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located off Strand Street.
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Liverpool ONE.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located on the terrace on Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Getting Around The Building
- There is step-free level access to reach all areas of the cinema on level 0 apart from a very easy ramp to access the lift.
- There is step-free level access to reach all areas of the cinema on level 2.
- There is step-free level access to reach all areas of the cinema on level 3.
- There is 1 main lift, 1 main staircase and 1 escalator in the cinema.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available in resting areas includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Ticketing
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Self-Service Ticket Machines
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- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 91cm to 160cm from the floor.
- Cinema tickets can be purchased from the food and drink counter.
Eating and Drinking (Food and Drink Counter)
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Location and Access
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- The food and drink counter is located on the right as you enter the cinema foyer.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Menus are wall-mounted and digital.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right of the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
Eating and Drinking (Costa)
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Location and Access
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- Costa is located on the left as you enter the cinema foyer.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left as you enter the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Eating and Drinking (Ben and Jerry's)
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Location and Access
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- Ben and Jerry's is located on the left after entering the cinema foyer.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Menus are wall-mounted and digital.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left as you enter the cinema foyer.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
Counter (Guest Services)
- The counter is located ahead after passing through the foyer.
- The distance from the entrance is 34m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 119cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Screen (1)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on level 0.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the screen.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 161cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The second doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 162cm.
- The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Rows A and B.
- There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free level access: Rows A and B.
- The following rows have stepped access: Rows B to N.
- Seating available in the screen includes: armchairs.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources, before and after screenings.
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Designated Seating
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- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is located in Row B, at the front centre of the screen.
- The designated seating area is clearly signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Screen (4)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on level 0.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the screen.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The second doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Rows A to D.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter the screen.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free level access: Rows A to D.
- The following rows have stepped access: Rows E to N.
- Seating available in the screen includes: armchairs.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources, before and after screenings.
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Designated Seating
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- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
- The designated seating area is located in Row D.
- The designated seating area is clearly signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Between Screens 1 and 2 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on level 0, between the entrances to screens 1 and 2.
- The distance from the entrance is 88m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 131cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left after passing through the foyer.
- The distance from the entrance is 65m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
- Levels 0, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low visual contrast.
- The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located on level 0.
- Levels 0 and 2 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead after passing through the foyer.
- Levels 0 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Screen (11 Dolby Cinema)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on level 2.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the screen.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a second single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row B.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter the screen.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free level access: Row B.
- The following rows have stepped access: Row A and Rows C to J.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources, before and after screenings.
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Designated Seating
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- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is located in Row B.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Designated Seating (Rear of Screen 11 Dolby Cinema)
- The designated seating area surveyed is located on level 3, in Row J.
- The distance from the screen 11 Dolby Cinema level 3 entrance is 11m.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The designated seating area is clearly signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- There is a second door into this designated seating area which opens towards you to a width of 105cm.
Screen (12 IMAX)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on level 2.
- The most accessible route to the screen has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the screen.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 104cm.
- There is a second single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row B.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter the screen.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free level access: Row B.
- The following rows have stepped access: Row A and Rows C to H.
- Row H can be accessed via level 3.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources, before and after screenings.
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Designated Seating
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- The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
- The designated seating area is located in Row B.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Designated Seating (Rear of Screen 12 IMAX)
- The designated seating area surveyed is located on level 3, in Row H.
- The distance from the level 3 screen 12 IMAX entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- There is a second door to enter this designated seating area which opens towards you to a width of 105cm wide.
Eating and Drinking (Gallery Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The Gallery Bar is located to the left as you exit the lift on level 3.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
- The counter has glazed screens.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.