Access Guide
Cinema Overview
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Cinema Information
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- View information on opening times
- The cinema has 9 screens in total.
- There are 9 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 name of the nearest car park is The Chimes.
- View information on The Chimes (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is West Drayton.
- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.
- 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 an alternative entrance into ODEON, this is at the rear of the venue.
This is the car park entrance where there are a set of manual double doors which open to a width of 160cm.
Areas with step-free level access include screens 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. - There is step-free level access throughout.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- 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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located at the front and towards the rear of the cinema, along the screens corridor.
- 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 and female step-free toilet facilities are located towards the front of the cinema screens corridor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the cinema, along the screens corridor.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located towards the middle of the screens corridor, and within the female standard toilets.
Parking
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located off Chippendale Waye.
- The name of the car park is The Chimes.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located on level 2.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
Getting Around The Building
- There is step-free level access throughout the cinema.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in resting areas includes: sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Ticketing
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Ticket Counter
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- Cinema tickets can be purchased from the food and drink counter.
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Self-Service Ticket Machines
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- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 92cm to 134cm from the floor.
Eating and Drinking (Food and Drink Counter)
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Location and Access
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- The counter is located straight ahead as you enter.
- 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: 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has windows.
Eating and Drinking (Costa)
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Location and Access
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- Costa is located to the left as you enter.
- 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.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, online and available on a mobile phone app.
- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left end of the counter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 94cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
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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.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- 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 is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Screen (1 isense)
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Access To
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- The screen is located immediately to the left as you walk along the screens corridor.
- 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 104cm.
- There is a second single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The second door opens towards you.
- 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 access via ramp as you enter the screen.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- 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 and B.
- The following rows have stepped access: Rows C to G.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, 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 the middle of 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.
Screen (2 IMAX)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on the left as you walk along the screens corridor.
- 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 168cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The second doors open towards you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row A.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter the screen.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free level access: Row A.
- The following rows have stepped access: Rows B to H.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey, 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 the middle of 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 (3)
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Access To
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- The screen is located on the left along the screens corridor.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- There are a second set of double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The second doors open towards you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row A.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter the screen.
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Screen Information
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- The following rows have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Row A.
- The following rows have stepped access: Rows B to G.
- Seating available in the screen includes: electric reclining seats with footrests and armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, before and after screenings.
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Designated Seating
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- The most accessible route to the designated seating has slight ramps or slopes.
- The designated seating area is located in the middle of 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.
Room (Multi Faith Room)
- The room is located to the left along the screens corridor.
- The distance from the entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- As the room is locked at all times, staff need to be notified so that they can open it.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Screens Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left along the screens corridor, after screen 1.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- 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 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- 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 182cm (width) x 213cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 114cm (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 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 93cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 106cm 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 80cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Screens Corridor - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the rear of the screens corridor, by screen 9.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- 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 distance from the entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 336cm (width) x 487cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 195cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 81cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- 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.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The facility has a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 95cm and 130cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The soap dispenser is attached to the mirror at the height adjustable wash basin.