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Montgomery Hall Theatre

Church Street, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a theatre with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: a theatre, a banking hub and meeting rooms.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: meeting rooms.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located within the meeting room on the first floor.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the main corridor, on the left side.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the main corridor, on the left side.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 246cm (width) x 493cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 137cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: meeting rooms.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is 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 the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Eating and Drinking (Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is within the foyer as you enter the Main Entrance.
    • 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 displayed on the counter.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the Main Entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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 walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under 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.

Entrance (Theatre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located along the corridor ahead as you enter through the Main Entrance, on the right side.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Theatre

  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • The following rows have stepped access: rows G to M.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There are tables with a surface height of 70cm and an underside height of 67cm.
    • The height of the bar is 111cm.

Lift (Banking Hub)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building, within the banking hub.
  • This lift is a chair stair lift.
  • The distance from the banking hub room entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor and the lowered ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lift seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The chair stair lift is operated by staff.

Room (Banking Hub)

  • The room is located to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 22m.
  • 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 via lift into the room.
  • There are 6 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Meeting Room - Next Suite)

  • The room is located on the first floor, to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The meeting room is a bookable space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the main corridor, on the left side.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 14m.
    • 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 door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 182cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.