Riverside Arts Centre (demonstration record)
Invented example of a mid-sized theatre and cinema, used to show how an arts venue accessibility record is structured.
Source: Stated by the venue, not independently checked. Last checked 1 June 2026.
This is a demonstration record showing how a venue accessibility entry is structured. It does not describe a real venue, and the contact details shown must not be used.
Accessibility confidence
This measures how complete the access information is and how recently it was checked. It does not rate how accessible the venue actually is.
Well-documented
14 of 15 access fields have been stated (93% complete). Information was last checked 2 months ago. This describes how much is known and how current it is, not how accessible the venue actually is.
About this place
- Type of venue
- Arts venue (theatre, cinema, gallery)
- Nation
- England
- Town or city
- Manchester
- Local authority or region
- Manchester City Council
- Postcode area
- M1
- Address
- 12 Riverside Walk, Manchester, M1 4AB
Access information, as stated
"Not stated" means this has not been confirmed. Please ask the venue directly before you visit if this matters to you.
- Step-free access
- Yes, stated — Level entrance on Riverside Walk; ramp available at the side door.
- Automatic or power-assisted doors
- Yes, stated
- Lift
- Yes, stated
- Accessible toilet
- Yes, stated
- Changing Places toilet
- No, stated
- Seating and rest points
- Yes, stated
- Quiet space available
- Yes, stated — Foyer can be loud before performances; relaxed performances held monthly.
- Hearing loop
- Yes, stated
- BSL or interpreting available
- Not stated — ask the venue
- Audio description available
- Yes, stated
- Large print or braille available
- Yes, stated
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Yes, stated
- Accessible parking / Blue Badge bays
- Yes, stated
- Drop-off point
- Yes, stated
- Nearest accessible public transport
- Step-free tram stop 150m away
- Staff disability-awareness training
- Yes, stated
- Wheelchair spaces must be booked in advance for the main auditorium.
Contact details
- Phone: 0161 000 0000
- Email: access@example.org
- Website: https://example.org/riverside-arts
Official source: https://example.org/riverside-arts/access (checked 1 June 2026).
Community experiences
These are individual visitors' own accounts of their visit. They have been checked against our content guidelines, but not against the venue's own statement above.
Anonymous visitor — visited 20 May 2026 — Hearing aid user
The access information was helpful and accurate
What worked: Step-free route from the tram stop was exactly as described, and the lift to the balcony worked.
What did not work: Hearing loop at the box office desk was not switched on when I arrived; staff turned it on once asked.
Demonstration content.
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