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LSO St Luke's

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name LSO St Luke's
Address 161 Old Street
Borough Islington
Town/City London
County London
Post Code EC1V 9NG

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary The venue has good accessibility and has won three access awards, and hosts concerts and workshops for disabled people Services or facilites for sensory impaired people.

Further Details
Type of venue Education
Further keywords Converted Church , Performance Space, Recording Venue
General information Afternoon showcase of the work of LSO discovery , the education and community programme of the London Symphony Orchestra
Venue leaflet available Yes
Accessibility guide available Yes
Accessible meeting room available No
Accessible performance space available Yes

Contact Information
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7490 3939
Fax 020 7566 2881
Text Phone 020 7490 8299
Email lsostlukes@lso.co.uk
Website www.lso.co.uk/lsostlukes

Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Old Street
500m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Old Street
300m
Bus information 55, 243, Wheelchair Accessible, stops immediately outside

Parking

On-site parking availability Yes
Designated disabled bays By special arrangement
Number of disabled bays 4
Off site parking? Limited availability parking at rear of building.
Best place to drop off passengers Helmet Row
Taxi services Book your own Cab

Main Entrance

Level Access Ramped
Ramp Gradient Regulatory
Ramp Type Fixed
Door Type Double
Door Opening Always Open
Further Entrance Notes 5 steps up to wide main entrance door with hand rails either, alternatively there are 2 gently sloping ramps. Doors will be open and ticket desk is just inside

More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access Yes
Door Type Wide Single
Door Opening Inward
Further Entrance Notes For non-public events the artists entrance is used. This is at the back of the building and requires use of an intercom situated to theleft of the double doors. Once you have pressed the intercom button, to move into
Location of alternative entrance At the back

Access Inside

Venue is all on one level No
Venue has unavoidable steps No
Number of steps between each floor About 25 pale stone medium steep steps lead to balcony and basement levels. The stairways are curved and have handrails.
Floors served by lift All floors
Type(s) of lift Public
Staff/Goods
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges All ground level exits are level, though doors may be bar operated. it is important to note that the lifts are not fire proof. For evacuation purposes there are automatic stairclimbers which have to be operated by two people.

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas All public areas
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas All areas are wheelchair accessible. There is one public accessible toilet and one backstage accesible toilet. The lighting rig has stepped access only.
Accessibility restrictions There are a maximum of 7 wheelchairs allowed in the basement or balcony levels. Other restrictions on numbers of wheelchairs vary from event to event.

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters Depends on event
Floor surfaces Wood, stone, linoleum, thin carpet

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Yes

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Infra-red system available Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems System available to collect on arrival from main entrance.
Details of signed events On request
Other services for hearing impaired Portable induction loop for other smaller rooms. They have not got an induction loop / infra red system in the box office as there is too much interference from accoustics.

Services for Visually Impaired

Magnifiers available for loan No
Magnifiers available for loan No
Magnifiers available for loan No
Miscellaneous information Braille manifestations in the lift and accessible signage throughout the building. Some areas have low level lighting according to the space and the event. In particular the cafe has low level lighting which does produce glare and shadows.

Information Formats
General information The quarterly guide is available in large print, electronic and audio formats. Event info varies depending on promoter
Braille On request
Large print Yes
Tape Yes
Guidance Not enough staff unfortunately

Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes
Restrictions No
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs Water available on request. Dogs can be taken in or left with staff during performances

Refreshments
Availability Restaurant:
Bar: Yes
Café: Yes
Location Cafe open for some events at basement level accessable via lift.
Accessibility Accessible via steps or lift
Refreshments service offered Self service
Movable seating available? Yes
Other facilities Standard Print or verbally from member of staff

Shops
Location None
Wheelchair accessible Limited

Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets Basement level, turn right at bottom of stairs / lift. The backstage toilet is next to the office.
Unavoidable steps to one or more of the above No
Further details Adapted unisex. Male and female toilets have one wider cubicle. Accessible toilets have a latch for emergency open door
Public telephone available Yes
Location of public telephones Basement level, at bottom of toilet-side stairwell
Use of private phone available if necessary Yes

Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable Enquire
Reserved seats Enquire
Workshops, classes and activities LSO Discovery run workshops throughout the year, see www.lso.co.uk/lsodiscovery

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