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Islington Academy

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Islington Academy
Address	N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street
Borough	Islington
Town/City	London
Post Code	N1 0PS View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	Good access for wheelchair users. Some services or facilites for sensory impaired people.
Further Details
Type of venue	Music
General information	Performance space is accessible, but not the dressing room. Formerly known as the Marquee Club.
Venue leaflet available	Yes
Member of Attitude Music Charter	Yes
Accessible meeting room available	No
Accessible performance space available	Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No.	0870 120 2221
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 7288 4400
Fax	020 7288 4404
Email	info@marquee.com
Website	www.themarqueeclub.com
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Highbury and Islington 1km or over
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Angel 250m
Bus information	To Liverpool Road/Islington Green
Parking
On-site parking availability	Yes
Designated disabled bays	Yes
Number of disabled bays	10 or more
Off site parking?	Park in surrounding streets.
Best place to drop off passengers	Opposite N1 Centre underground car park - phone venue to come meet you.
Taxi services	Mini Cab

Main Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Door Type	Double
Door Opening	Outward
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Door Type	Double
Door Opening	Outward
Location of alternative entrance	Opposite underground car park (backstage).

Access Inside
Number of steps between each floor	Ground - Mezzanine 28 steps. Mezzanine - Viewing Gallery - 29 steps.
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Floors served by lift	All floors
Type(s) of lift	Platform Staff/Goods
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Floor surfaces	Slippery
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Services for Visually Impaired
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Torches available for loan	No
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Magnifiers available for loan	No
Miscellaneous information	The entrance doors are glass, posters stuck on them give good warning. In non-auditoria areas bright lighting leaves glare-pools on the floor.
Information Formats
Braille	No
Large print	No
Tape	No
Guidance	No
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes
Restrictions	No

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Yes Bar: Café:
Location	1st Floor
Refreshments service offered	Table service
Movable seating available?	Yes
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	2 in mezzanine, 1 in viewing gallery.
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Enquire
Reserved seats	Enquire
Available concessions	Wheelchair users

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