Access information
- Sloped accessible entrance at the rear of the building
- Disabled parking bays in the centre car park must be booked in advance
- Accessible toilet facilities
- Wheelchair stairlift to access the second floor
Brighton Youth Centre
There is good access to the ground floor of the youth centre via the rear entrance, but access to the second floor may present a problem for some larger wheelchairs.
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Venue Description:
Built in 1963, this brightly decorated youth community centre has many events running every day of the week, including the Cherish Youth club on a Tuesday. For more information please contact Chris Cerrage at Brighton and Hove council.
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Address:
64 Edward Street
Brighton
BN2 0JR
Contacts: Anita Rich or Sue Finney
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Phone:
01273 681368
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Fax:
01273 628411
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Web:
http://www.brightonyouthcentre.org.uk/
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Email:
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Getting There / Parking:
Located at the peak of a steep hill on Edward Street, The Brighton Youth Centre is served by the 7, 81, 2 & 1 bus services, with a stop just opposite. Take care in crossing the road, unless you would prefer using the Pelican crossings situated 50m away from the stop.
The train station is quite a distance away, a 20-30 minute walk, but the number 7 stops outside the station to take you to the centre.
The centre is lucky to have its own car park, but its use needs to be requested so please ring in advance. It is situated around the back of the building, where the wheelchair accessible entrance is conveniently situated.
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Getting In:
The front entrance and Main reception is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, as there are two sets of small steps on the entrance to the building, and down again to the ground floor. However staff are more than happy to come out to help you with any requirements if you call before arrival.
There is another wheelchair accessible entrance at the Southern side of the building which allows you access to the main sports hall on the Ground floor.
The accessible entrance has a slightly sloped entrance. The doors however only open inwards so assistance may be required, although this is currently being reviewed so push buttons may be installed at a later date.
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Getting Around / Facilities:
Once inside, there is a wheelchair platform-lift to take you between the Ground and 2nd floors.
There are 3 Floors to the building, but only the Ground and 2nd Floors are fully wheelchair accessible as there isn't a lift in the building.
Fortunately the majority of the largest facilities are located on these floors, 6 rooms available in all. As it is a youth centre, the power switch for the wheelchair platform-lift is located in the main reception, so please let the staff know if you require its use.
Facilities
There is an Accessible unisex toilet on the ground floor, and two unisex accessible toilets on the second floor
The building has had a hearing loop installed, but it has not been in use for some time, so please confirm if you would like to use this facility.
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Accommodation / Rooms:
GROUND FLOOR
Sports Hall (60' x 36') facilities for 5-a-side football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and unihoc.
Dance Studio / Theatre (36' x 25') Suitable for dance and drama. It has stage doors opening onto the gym, ideal for performances. Also has the advantage of full length mirrors. Unfortunately this facility is not wheelchair accessible due to a few short steps into the room.
FIRST FLOOR (not wheelchair accessible)
Two meeting/social rooms. (20' x 20') Suitable for meetings, training, interviews and educational courses. Over head projector, tv and video are also available on request.
SECOND FLOOR
Social Area (36' x 39') Suitable for large functions and meetings. Access to kitchen facilities. Games Room (48' x 36') Suitable for large groups and meetings. Ideal for dance or drama rehearsals.
THIRD FLOOR (not wheelchair accessible)
Covered Roof (80' x 36') Suitable for 5-a-side football, rollerblading and skateboarding; would also suit activities such as circus skills.
wheelchair hoist was not working so they have got a funding to get in a stair way hoist.
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Reviewed By:
Rosie
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Review Date:
November 2009, updated 10/3/2011 by Pappya
Published in
Public Buildings & Community Centres - Brighton
