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Barbican Centre

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name Barbican Centre
Address Silk Street
Town/City London
Post Code EC2Y 8DS

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Wheelchair spaces and easy access seats on two levels. Radio hearing assistance system throughout.

Further Details
Type of venue Theatre
General information See Barbican Arts Centre for information on how to get there and parking also for contact details.
There is a seating plan fax back service on 09069 104 407
Barbican Theatre capacity 300 - 1150
Venue leaflet available Yes
Accessibility guide available Yes
Accessible meeting room available No
Accessible performance space available Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No. 020 7638 8891
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No See Barbican Arts centre for all contact details
Text Phone 020 7382 7297
Website www.barbican.org.uk

Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Farringdon
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Barbican
Bus information route153 to Silk Street - wheelchair accessible.

Main Entrance

Level Access Yes
Door Opening Other
Further Entrance Notes Stalls access level 1, the mezzanine and upper circle are accessed via level 0.

More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access Yes
Door Type Automatic
Further Entrance Notes This is only more suitable if arriving by car and parking on site in car park 3 entering onto level 1.
Location of alternative entrance Underground roadway (Level -1).

Access Inside

Are the steps highlighted? Yes
Floors served by lift All
Type(s) of lift Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges Across from the foyers.

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas All areas
Accessibility restrictions 4 wheelchair user spaces at the rear of the Stalls and another 4 on row B of the upper circle. All have companion seating. The spaces in the upper circle are accessed via a platform lift, these are very high up and have an unusual sight line.

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters Scooters could be left in the foyer.
Floor surfaces Carpets

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Yes

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Infra-red system available Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems Radio and infra red systems throughout the theatre.
Details of Captioned/Subtitled/Signed screenings The box office counter has an induction loop. By the completion of the new foyer project in 2005 all facilities will have a loop system installed. Thewre is also a portable loop system should it be needed.
Details of signed events Yes
Can a member of staff sign? Yes
Other services for hearing impaired The radio system has enhanced hearing facility.

Services for Visually Impaired

Are audio described tours available? Yes - as advertised.
Are touch tours available? Contact to arange

Information Formats
General information Programmes are generally available in large print. Call the box office to confirm.
Braille On request
Large print On request
Tape Yes
Guidance They will escort blind people to and from the station on request.

Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes or be looked after.
Restrictions Phone first
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs Cloakroom staff can attend dogs.

Refreshments
Availability Restaurant: Yes
Bar: Yes
Café: Yes
Location On each foyer level.
Refreshments service offered Self service
Menu formats Braille:
Large type: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Other facilities See Barbican Arts Centre for full details.

Shops
Location Two Zwemmers shops, on level 2 and the mezzanine level.
Wheelchair accessible Limited
Staff will assist When able to

Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets At far end of cloakroom on the stalls level foyer.
Unavoidable steps to one or more of the above Yes
Public telephone available Yes
Location of public telephones On each foyer level

Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable Yes
Available concessions All disabled people
Wheelchair users
Unwaged
Students
Senior citizens
Escorts
Workshops, classes and activities Contact the Education Department.

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