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Sheffield Cathedral

Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the cathedral, along the corridor to the rear of the 1554 Coffee Shop.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the cathedral, along the corridor to the rear of the 1554 Coffee Shop.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the rear of the cathedral.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located St. James' Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located along Campo Lane.
    • The name of the car park is NCP Sheffield Campo Lane.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 89cm.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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 step-free access via ramps or slopes: the altar.
  • The following areas have stepped access: St. George's chapel and the crypt.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Eating and Drinking (1554 Coffee Shop)

  • Location and Access View
    • The 1554 Coffee Shop is located to the rear of the cathedral, ahead as you enter the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • 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 available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the 1554 Coffee Shop.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 97cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not 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.

Entrance (Gift Shop)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the left side.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is an alternative entrance to the gift shop from inside the cathedral via 4 steps.

Shop (Gift Shop)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • Some aisles are obstructed by product displays.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
    • All of the walls have a reflective finish.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The checkout area is located ahead as you enter the gift shop entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • The venue has a payment counter.
  • Payment Counter View
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The payment counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (Enclosed Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the cathedral, on the right side.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and lower ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 98cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a steep ramp within the threshold of the door to access this lift.

Lift (Platform Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the cathedral, on the right side.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the enclosed platform lift is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and lower ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the cathedral, along the rear corridor of the 1554 Coffee Shop.
    • The distance from the 1554 Coffee Shop entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • A RADAR key can be provided at the 1554 Coffee Shop counter.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 131cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (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 49cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, 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 96cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.