October 15, 2005
Disabled Access
The lovely people from artslineonline.com came round and gave us this review regarding disabled access to our venue, hope it helps!
Horse Hospital
Venue Type
Arts Centre
Venue Access Summary
Some access for wheelchair users. No services or facilites for sensory impaired people.
Venue key words
Film Viewings, Music (Avant-Garde), art, gallery
Other venue information
The main gallery is located on the first floor of the building. As the Horse Hospital used to be a stable, it doesn't have a staircase, but instead a large ramp, leading to the first floor. This venue has tours over the Open House weekend.
Address
Colonnade, Bloomsbury
Borough
Camden
Town
London
Post Code
WC1N 1HX
Contact Info
Public Switchboard
020 7833 3644
Public Email
popculture@thehorsehospital.com
Website
http://www.thehorsehospital.com
Transport and Entrance
Nearest BR station
Euston
Distance to BR station
800m
Nearest tube station
Russell Square
Bus information
7, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188
Parking
On site
Yes, 2 bays, phone to reserve
Designated
No
Main Entrance
Level access
No
Access steps
1 step
Doors
Wide Single
Door opening
Inward
Inside Access
Access Inside
Notes for Venues with multiple areas
The main gallery is located on the first floor of the building. As the Horse Hospital used to be a stable, it doesn't have a staircase, but instead a large ramp, leading to the first floor. However, the ramp is made of cobble stones, and there are wooden slats sticking out of the stone about every half metre. This makes it incredibly difficult to push a wheelchair up to the first floor, however, it was possible, and the staff were very friendly and helped us as much as possible. Once in the upstairs gallery, again the floor is cobbled, and very uneven. The manager of the Horse Hospital did say that he had got a quote for a lift, and was looking into applying for a grant, or some form of funding to finance it.
Access Areas
Accessible areas
Most areas
Non-Accessible areas
Toilets
Floor surfaces
Cobble stones, very uneven
Limited Mobility
Location of seating
In the main gallery
Type of seating
Removable padded chairs
Capacity
75 seated, 120 standing
Staff will assist
Yes, they were extremely friendly, and eager to help
Information for Visually Impaired
Info in large print
On request
Guide Dogs
Dogs welcome
Yes
Refreshments
Bar
Yes
Location
Behind the main screen in the gallery
Details
Only serves drinks
Assistance with carrying
Yes
Refreshments
Self service, but can offer table service if required
Moveable Seating available
Yes
Bar/counter height
900
Shops
Shop Location
There are occasionally stalls for particular exhibitions, but nothing perfect
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
Staff will assist
Yes
Fire Exits
Location of accessible fire exits
Both located on the ground floor, which is accessible via the ramp or a flight of stairs at the back of the building.
Toilets and Phones
Toilets
Locations
There is one unisex toilet in the main gallery
Details
The door is too narrow for a wheelchair to fit through
Telephones
Use of private telephone if necessary
Yes
Seating and Concessions
Seating
Seating bookable
Yes
Reserved seats
Yes
Concessions
All disabled people
Yes
Wheel chair users
Yes
Escorts
Yes
Groups
Yes
Un-waged
Yes
Children
Yes
Students
Yes
Senior citizens
Yes
People Services
Workshops Classes and Activities
Classes
Yes
Workshops
Yes
Lectures
Yes
Other events
They have worked with colleges and drop in centres, and the gallery space is available for hire.
posted by James on October 15, 2005 01:53 PM