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Regent Street Cinema

Regent Street Campus, University of Westminster, Regent Street Cinema, London, W1B 2HW

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • There are two main entrances into the Cinema which provide access to an entrance foyer.
  • There is an external accessible entrance, and an internal stepped entrance.
  • There is a third internal stepped entrance to the rear of the Cinema for access to the Green Room.
  • The accessible entrance is named as 307 Regent Street and is signed as 'REGENT STREET CINEMA'.
  • This entrance provides step-free level access via platform lift to the foyer which immediately presents further as stepped-only access.
  • Onward step-free access via lift is through 309 Regent Street adjacent.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to Row A and Row T of the Cinema theatre.
  • There are slopes with a very easy incline from the Cinema Bar to the Cinema theatre.
  • Floor surfaces in some areas are thick pile carpet.
  • There is wayfinding signage at key locations within the Cinema.
  • There are manual doors off the Cinema Bar area the toilets and Cinema theatre.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor to the left of the Cinema Bar, and off the Green Room in the backstage area.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • There is step-free access to the toilet with adaptations near the Cinema Bar.
    • There is only stepped access to the Green Room toilet with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within each of the female and male standard toilets near the Cinema Bar.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the right of the Cinema Bar.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the left of the Cinema Bar.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations and the female standard toilets near the Cinema Bar.

Rooms and Services in the Building

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 on Great Portland Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The on-street standard parking bays are located on Little Portland Street.

Entrance (307 Regent Street - Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Regent Street, opposite Little Portland Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There is a bell at a height of 110cm.
  • The bell will alert a member of staff who will escort you along accessible routes to services within the building.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 85cm.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 second single manual door after the lift or steps for accessible routes into the building.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Accessible Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the first set of doors at the accessible entrance.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • 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 weight limit for the lift is not stated.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All 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.

Accessible Routes via 309 Regent Street

  • The most accessible route into the Cinema via 309 Regent Street has a lift and manual doors, and is width restricted to 77cm.
  • A member of staff will escort you along accessible routes into the Cinema.
  • Please refer to the link to 309 Regent Street in the Overview section of this guide for detailed information about Lift B.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after the first set of doors at the accessible entrance.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • The entrance lobby and the cinema bar can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Cinema Theatre

  • Theatre Information View
    • Advanced bookings are available.
    • Concessions are available.
    • Regent Street Cinema offers free tickets for carers.
    • Book tickets online or via the box office as normal, staff will release carer tickets on arrival.
    • Bring your Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) card if you have one.
    • For more information about the CEA card, click here (opens a new tab).
    • Captioned performances are available.
    • Signed performances are not available.
    • Audio described performances are available.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • View information on access performances and provisions (opens new tab) .
  • Auditorium View
    • The most accessible route to the auditorium has a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The following rows have stepped access: rows B to T.
    • There is step-free access via lift to Row T on the right-hand side of the rear of the theatre facing the screen via 309 Regent Street.
    • There are three seating areas designated for wheelchair users.
    • There are two designated seating areas in Row A, at the front of the theatre.
    • There is one designated seating area in Row T, on the right-hand side of the rear of the theatre facing the screen.
    • Designated seating in Row T is available on request (subject to availability).
    • A member of staff will escort you to Row T internally via 309 Regent Street.
    • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
    • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the left of the Cinema Bar.
    • The distance from 309 Regent Street Lift B is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 186cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 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 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 129cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.