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Electric Palace - Harwich

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Electric Palace - Harwich
Address	Kings Quay Street
Town/City	Harwich
County	Essex
Post Code	CO12 3ER View map of this area via Google Maps
Further Details
Type of cinema	Cinema
Further key words	Jazz

Contact Information
Box Office No.	01255 553 333
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	As above
Fax	08707 525 495
Email	contact@electricpalace.com
Website	www.electricpalace.com
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Harwich Town 350
Bus information	Harwich Town bus station nearby
Parking
Off site parking?	Streets and car parks nearby
Best place to drop off passengers	Outside Cinema
Taxi services	Book your own Cab

Main Entrance
Level Access	No
Steps to Main Entrance	2
Handrails	Two side
Door Type	Double
Door Opening	Outward
Further Entrance Notes	Cashier is by door
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Ramp Length	Short
Ramp Gradient	Regulatory
Ramp Type	Fixed
Handrails	Two side
Door Type	Single
Door Opening	Outward
Further Entrance Notes	Easy to open but assistant usually present
Location of alternative entrance	On right side of building (facing front entrance)
Procedure for entering via alternative entrance	Just turn up - it's very easy!

Access Inside
Box Office counter height? (mm)	1100
Is the cinema all on one level?	Yes
Steps between each floor/level/screen	No steps inside auditorium
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	One exit for disabled wheelchair. Two exits with two steps (and handrails). One exit with 4 steps.
Policy for evacuation of wheelchair users	Wheelchairs evacuated as priority
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	One screen only - full access
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas	N/A
Accessibility restrictions	No restrictions but maximum 5/6 wheelchair spaces
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	Four spaces (scooter) + plus two smaller spaces
Floor surfaces	Carpeted
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	Yes
Services for Visually Impaired
In what formats is information available?	Braille: No Large print: No Tape: No
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs	Stay with owner

Refreshments and Shops
Availability	Restaurant: Bar: Yes Café: Yes
How accessible is the refreshment area	Shop counter services - cold soft drinks, ices, sweets
Refreshments service offered	Self service
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Details of toilet facilities	One unisex full disabled access toilet and basin
How are the above facilities reached?	At screen end of auditorium
Location of public telephones	Phone in managers office can be used
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Enquire
Reserved seats	Enquire
Available concessions	Unwaged Children Students Senior citizens
Member of CEA card scheme for free entry for escorts?	Yes

Total number of screens

Screen 01
Access description	Level access
Number of wheelchair spaces	4
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Location of transfer seating	Ordinary seats can be used
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	200
Type of rake	Sloped Rake
Induction loop	Yes

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