Genting Casino Edgbaston Birmingham
1 Norfolk Road
Edgbaston
B15 3PS
t: 01214 543725
Transport
There are bus stops located nearby on the Hagley Road. The bus stops have a lit shelter on a level surface with seating. There is tactile paving on the kerb edge.
Car Park and Drop Off
There is a large free car park for the casino. There are 3 accessible spaces.
The car park surface is smooth and even.
The footpath routes from the designated parking/drop off point are on an even surface.
Access at Entrance
The casino entrance has three steps leading to the entrance. There are handrails. The approach is level and well lit. There is also ramped access to the main entrance for wheelchair users.
Reception
The Reception is located inside the main entrance. There is good lighting and circulation at the front of the desk.
Facilities
There are male and female toilets located on the ground and first floors. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
Access to all Areas
Once inside the main entrance access can be gained to all areas of the ground floor on level surfaces and ramp access to the bar/restaurant area. The first floor is not accessible other than by stairs.
Access in More Detail:
Car Park
There are 3 accessible spaces.
The accessible bays are 2600mm by 4400mm with access passages of 0mm. Please be aware that the dimensions of the accessible bays may not be suitable for all users.
There is a safe accessible route to the pavement or designated pedestrianised zone from the parking bay.
The car park surface is smooth and even.
The footpath routes from the designated parking/drop off point are on an even surface.
Main Entrance
- Steps to Main Entrance
- Ramp to Main Entrance
Surfaces on the approach to the entrance are suitable for wheelchair users.
The door is manual.
There are pull handles.
The door opens out.
Please be aware that the opening width of the entrance door is 740mm.
Please be aware that the threshold is not level.
The pull handle is within reach of all users.
The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices.
The approach route is at a minimum width of 1800mm.
The approach route is clearly defined.
The approach route is free from obstructions.
The ramp and immediate area is well lit.
There are handrails.
The steps do have tactile paving to both the top and bottom of the flight.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edges.
The steps and the immediate area are well lit.
There are 3 steps to the next level.
Reception
- Reception Desk
- Reception Seating
- Reception Seating
- Access to Gaming Floor
The doors are manual.
There is a pull handle.
The threshold is level.
The pull handle is within reach of all users.
The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices.
There is a lowered counter section provided.
There is no induction loop available at the reception desk
Literature is not available in larger print.
No literature available in Braille.
No literature is available in an audio format.
A sign language interpreter cannot be provided.
Alternative languages are spoken at the casino.
There is a chip and pin machine available.
The chip and pin machine can be moved in order for a wheelchair user or seated person to operate the system.
Gaming Floor
The clear widths are adequate.
Seating is provided at different heights some with arm rests.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.
Cash Desk and Cash Machine
- Cash Desk
- Cash Machine
Cash Desk
There is not a lowered counter section provided.
There is adequate lighting to both sides of the counter and the lighting avoids silhouetting.
There is a chip and pin machine available.
The chip and pin machine can be moved for a wheelchair user or seated person to operate the system.
Cash Machine
Wheelchair users can access and turn around in front of the cash machine.
The controls are within the recommended height specification.
The clear widths are adequate.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.
Male and Female Toilets
- Female Toilets
- Female Toilets
- Step down to Male Toilets
- Male Toilets
- Male Toilets
Female Toilets
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
There is a larger cubicle provided that may be suitable for ambulant disabled people.
There are handrails provided at both sides of the WC pan.
Male Toilets
These toilets are not accessible due to stepped access.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edge.
There is one step down into the male toilets.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
There is a larger cubicle provided that may be suitable for ambulant disabled people.
There are no handrails provided between the urinals.
Accessible Toilet
Accessible Toilet
The toilet layout is suitable for left-handed transfers.
The door width is adequate.
The door is light enough to open easily.
There are grab rails provided.
There is an assistance alarm.
Restaurant and Bar
- Restaurant
- Ramp from Bar to Restaurant
- Step from Bar to Restaurant
- Bar
- Bar
- Bar Seating
Restaurant
This is a European style restaurant.
The restaurant has Table Service.
Braille menus are available.
Large print menus are available.
There is enough space for a wheelchair user to pass freely between tables.
There is a ramp from the bar to the restaurant area.
There are handrails.
The ramp and immediate area is well lit.
There are handrails.
Nosing’s effectively highlight the step edges.
The steps and the immediate area are well lit.
There is one step to the next level.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edge.
Bar
Seating is provided at different heights some seating with armrests.
The clear widths are adequate.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.
Smoking Area
- Step to Smoking Area
- Smoking Area
This area is not easily accessible due to one step.
The clear widths are adequate.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.
First Floor
- Steps to First Floor
- First Floor Private Gaming
- First Floor Male Toilets
- First Floor Female Toilets
First Floor Private Gaming Area and Conference Room
This area is not accessible due to stepped access and no lift.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edges.
Clear widths are restricted and may prevent access for wheelchair users. The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.
First Floor Male Toilet
There is no accessible route to this area.
The first floor is not accessible due to stepped access.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
First Floor Female Toilet
There is no accessible route to this area.
The first floor is not accessible due to stepped access. The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.