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Sadler's Wells

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name Sadler's Wells
Address Rosebery Avenue
Borough Islington
Town/City London
Post Code EC1R 4TN
Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Fully accessible venue with level access to all areas, large lifts, textured flooring, accessible toilets throughout, specific signage, choice of wheelchair spaces in both auditoriums, induction loops and minicoms.

Area Map

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Further Details
Type of venue Dance, opera and music theatre.
Further keywords Theatre, dance, music, ballet, accessible, SOLT
General information Built with disability access as top priority, staff have received disability equality training. Many activities and schemes operate to actively encourage disabled patrons to use the facilities.
Venue leaflet available Yes
Accessibility guide available No
Accessible meeting room available No
Accessible performance space available Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No. 0870 7377737
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7863 8198
Fax 020 7862 8147
Text Phone 020 7863 8015
Email access@sadlerswells.com
Website www.sadlerswells.com

Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Kings Cross
750m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Angel
350m
Bus information 19, 38, 341 bus stop outside.

Parking

On-site parking availability Yes
Designated disabled bays Yes
Number of disabled bays 10 or more
Best place to drop off passengers Immediately outside.
Taxi services Venue will order
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Main Entrance

Level Access Yes
Steps to Main Entrance None
Handrails One Side
Door Type Automatic
Door Opening Sliding
Further Entrance Notes Wide open automatic sliding doors which are clearly visible. Textured flooring from pavement to reception at both entrances.
Image: Sadler's Wells
Photograph: Sadler's Wells

Access Inside

Are there any handrails? One side
Floors served by lift All
Type(s) of lift Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges On the ground floor and at the front of the building for egress from the main stage. Immediately next to wheelchair spaces in the Lilian Baylis Theatre.

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas All areas

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters Middle stalls, side galleries stalls, and back of the 1st circle.
Floor surfaces Textured flooring indicating entrances, lifts, toilets. Foyers - marble, auditoriums - hard carpet.

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Yes

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Induction loop available Yes
Infra-red system available Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems At the stage door, ticket office, in both auditoriums and portable.
Details of signed events Yes
Can a member of staff sign? Yes
Other services for hearing impaired Some ushers can use some sign language and we employ some deaf ushers. Deaf Debating Dance: a series of signed preperformance talks and additional discounts organised for and by deaf patrons. Deaf Summer School for deaf children and their hearing siblings and friends. Portable induction loop available for meeting rooms.

Services for Visually Impaired

Are audio described tours available? Occasionally
Are touch tours available? Yes
Miscellaneous information Braille signage in lift. Tactile flooring throughout. Good signage throughout.

Information Formats
General information Workshops preceeding the audio description.
Braille On request
Large print On request
Tape Yes
Guidance On request

Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes
Restrictions No
Number limit Unlimited, but phone first.
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs You can leave your dog with an usher, but please phone first.

Refreshments
Availability Restaurant: Yes
Bar: Yes
Café: Yes
Location Stage Door entrance for cafe, bars throughout the theatre. Restaurant on Mezzanine Level.
Accessibility Cafe providing sandwiches, snacks, sweets, drinks and one hot meal prior to performances in the main theatre.
Can carrying assistance be provided? Yes
Refreshments service offered Self service
Movable seating available? Yes
Menu formats Braille:
Large type: Yes
Blackboard:
Other facilities Friendly helpful staff.

Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets All levels
Further details Touch pad opens a folding door on both sides. Slow timer on the doors.
Use of private phone available if necessary Yes

Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable Yes
Reserved seats Enquire
Available concessions All disabled people
Wheelchair users
Groups
Unwaged
Children
Students
Senior citizens
Escorts
Workshops, classes and activities Contact the Connect department on 020 7863 8198

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