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ODEON - Swadlincote

Unit 12 The Pipeworks, Coppice Side, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9FQ

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Cinema Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on level 1, to the right and right again after you exit the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on level 1, to the right and right again after you exit the lift.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Alleyne Close.
    • The name of the car park is The Pipe Works Retail and Leisure Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of retail and leisure car park.
  • 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 manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the cinema.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 109cm (width) x 208cm (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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the cinema.
  • Levels 0 and 1 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.

Getting Around The Building

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building via lift.
  • There is a very slight slope en route to screens 1, 2 and 3 on level 1.
  • Access throughout the building may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Ticketing

  • Self-Service Ticket Machines View
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 180cm 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 immediately ahead after exiting the lift on level 1.
    • 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, digital and pictorial.
    • 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 payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located directly ahead after exiting the lift on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 104cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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 is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cinema Foyer - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on level1, to the right of screen 5.
    • The distance from the lift is 8m.
    • 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.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 226cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 49cm 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 98cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Screen (Screen 5)

  • Access To View
    • The screen is located to the right and then right again after exiting the lift on level 1.
    • 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 is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has an open extension leaf.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is a second single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has an open extension leaf.
    • The second door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is not 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 between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • Screen Information View
    • The following rows have step-free level access: Rows A and B.
    • The following rows have stepped access: Rows C to L.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the screen includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey, 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 Rows A and B.
    • The designated seating area is clearly signed.
    • There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.