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ODEON Luxe - Liverpool Switch Island

Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road, Liverpool, L30 6TQ

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Cinema Overview

  • Cinema Information View
    • View information on opening times
    • The cinema has 12 screens in total.
    • There are 12 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.
    • Films can be audio described.
    • Headsets and Infrared systems 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) .
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are two sets of double manual doors to the right of the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There are fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), 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

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the left and right corridors after passing through the foyer.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located just to the right after passing through the foyer.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located at the end of the left corridor after passing through the foyer.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female standard toilet cubicles.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the cinema.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the cinema.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the cinema.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ticketing

  • Self-Service Ticket Machines View
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 91cm to 179cm from the floor.
    • Cinema tickets can be purchased from the food and drink counter.

Eating and Drinking (Food and Drink Counter)

  • Location and Access View
    • The food and drink counter is located on the right as you enter the cinema.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • 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, vegetarian and vegan.
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right as you enter, next to Oscar's Bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 95cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Eating and Drinking (Oscar's Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • Oscar's Bar is located on the right as you enter the cinema.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • 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, wall-mounted and digital.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right as you enter the cinema.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Eating and Drinking (Costa)

  • Location and Access View
    • Costa is located on the left after entering the cinema.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • 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, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and two handled cups.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the other side of the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 95cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
    • The counter has windows.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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 with armrests and 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 may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Counter (Guest Services)

  • The counter is located on the right at the far side of the foyer.
  • The distance from the entrance is 24m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Getting Around The Building

  • There is step-free level access to reach all areas of the cinema.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in resting areas includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Screen (1 isense)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located opposite the cinema foyer.
    • 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 171cm.
    • 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 Row B.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Row B.
    • The following rows have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Row A.
    • The following rows have stepped access: Rows C to H.
    • 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.
    • VIP beds are also available in this screen.
  • Designated Seating View
    • 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 clearly marked.
    • There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Screen (5)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located along the left corridor after passing through the cinema foyer.
    • 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 medium 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 low visual contrast.
    • The second doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 161cm.
    • The doors are permanently held open before and after screenings.
    • This entrance gives access to Row A.
    • There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Row A.
    • The following rows have stepped access: rows B to F.
    • 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.
  • Designated Seating View
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
    • The designated seating area is located in Row A.
    • 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.

Screen (8)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located along the right corridor after passing through the cinema foyer.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 151cm.
    • 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 151cm.
    • 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 F.
    • There is step-free level access as you enter the screen.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Row F.
    • The following rows have stepped access: Rows A to E.
    • 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.
  • Designated Seating View
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
    • The designated seating area is located in Row F.
    • 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 (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the left corridor after passing through the cinema foyer.
    • The distance from the entrance is 64m.
    • 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 both ways and has a medium 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 354cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high 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 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm 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 is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.