Introduction

The public areas of the building are situated on two main floors; the ground floor is level throughout with a public elevator, designed for wheelchair use, servicing the first floor to the dressing rooms, stage and workshop. There is a further similar elevator in the Merryfield Theatre to the technical control room. There is adequate lighting and security cameras are situated at strategic points to allow monitoring so help can be offered if necessary. Hearing induction loops are fitted throughout the public areas of the building

Arrival

The Hub has its own private car park with 6 well situated and clearly signed ‘disabled only’ parking bays which are wide enough for fully open car doors and wheelchairs. The ground is level with no kerbs to negotiate between the car park and main entrance.

Main Entrance & Box Office

Access to the reception area is through automatic opening double doors onto an even and slip resistant surface.
A wheel chair is available for use and can be obtained at the box office.
Double doors allow level access into the Studio100.

Main Public Areas (ground floor)

A second set of double doors lead from reception to the Coffee Shop area where there is level access to our main hire rooms, outside terrace, art gallery and the theatre. Two ‘disabled’ toilets are accessed from the Coffee Shop.

Main Public Areas (first floor)

Admission to the first floor is via an elevator with level access to the dressing rooms, stage doors and workshop. A ‘disabled’ toilet is available on first floor.

Theatre Loading Bay

Access to the HGV loading bay is very restricted and assistance will be given when needed.

Hearing Loop