Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 11:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 15:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Islington.
- The nearest mainline station is Old Street.
- The nearest underground station is Old Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Central Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located on Central Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/05/2025.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Dining Room)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
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Comments
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- The food hatch tray rail is 87cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the building and to the left of the lifts.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 228cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 58cm (1ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building and to the right of the lifts.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are also standard toilets on the first, second and third floors.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1 - 2 - 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left after reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1 - 2 - 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 140cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- The photos show the computer area on the ground floor and dance and art studios on the second floor.
