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Space4

Houghton Library, 74 Newbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4GB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a social space with a drop-in style service, access to information and signposting, a café, and various social clubs.
  • There is an after school club for both parents and children on Tuesdays, from 15:30 to 17:00. There is a cake and chat club on Fridays from 14:00 to 16:00.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Chester-le-Street.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 15:30 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Friday 14:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 14:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Library Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the library.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

Entrance (Space4 Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located through the library's main entrance and to the right.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 168cm.

Outside Access (Space4 Side Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the library main entrance, on the right of the library building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the rear of the venue.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Space4 main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The standard height for tables is 69cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are accessible toilets in the connected library building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear right of the building.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Space4 main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the standard shared toilet cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.