Physical access
There is step-free access to most of the building, with the exception of the stage. The main entrance is up a short, fixed ramp. The main entrance is via two sets of double doors which open in both directions. There are no other step-free entrances.
The garden can be accessed from the Main Hall with a single step down. Step-free access is possible using an outside route around the building.
Access to the stage is via four wooden steps with no handrails.
Doorways
Most doorways in the Main Hall and side room are at least 85cm wide. The doorway to the kitchen is 70cm wide.
Doors into the Smeaton Room are 70cm wide.
Most doorways are self-closing fire doors. Toilet doors do not have self-closers.
Parking
There are two accessible parking spaces next to the main entrance.
Surfaces
There is short-pile carpet in the entrance foyer, which is firm underfoot, with a low-profile transition both to outside and to the rest of the building. The rest of the building is predominantly high-grip PVC sheet flooring, with no lips or transitions unless otherwise stated. The dance floor is varnished wooden parquet flooring, with a smooth finish, and low-profile transition to the sheet flooring.
The surface of the car park is mostly tarmac. Pathways around the edge of the building are concrete flagstones, and there is a small area of York stone paving by the main entrance. There are small drainage channels, with metal grated covers.
The stage is sanded strip-wood flooring.
Toilets
The building has two wheelchair accessible toilets. The accessible toilet in the Main Hall has a left-hand transfer. The accessible toilet in the side room has a right-hand transfer. Both accessible toilets have emergency pull cords. There are shelves available in both accessible toilets. The building does not have any Changing Places facilities.
The doorway to the accessible toilet in the Main Hall is 90cm wide. The doorway to the accessible toilet in the side room is 85cm wide. Doors to both accessible toilets open outwards.
All lighting in toilets is automatic and activated using motion sensors.
Sanitary bins are available in our accessible toilets, female toilets, and toilets for all.
Hearing
The Main Hall and the Smeaton Room have inductive hearing loops, which can be used by setting hearing aids to the "T" position.
The bar does not have any assistive listening systems.
The building’s fire alarm is sound-only; there are no visual or vibrating alerts for people with hearing impairments.
Sight
The building has even LED lighting throughout. Lighting in the Main Hall is dimmable, and lighting levels in this area may vary depending on the event.
The building does not have Braille signage.
More information
If you would like more information or details about the accessibility of our building please contact us.