Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

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Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. In our four comfortable cinema screens, we show a varied programme of world cinema, and we regularly organise festivals and events. We have descriptive subtitled, audio described and relaxed environment screenings.

Our regularly changing art programme presents work by local and international artists, and our education courses help people of all ages to learn about, and create their own, film and art. If you fancy a drink, dinner or somewhere to meet friends, our Café Bar is open all day serving freshly cooked food, and drinks you can take into our cinema screen if you wish.

For many customers, our staff make the difference. With a clear passion for our work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally or involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts. As a local charity, all our earnings go back into developing our creative programmes, enabling us to reach out to more people.

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wonderwoman

Apr 2025

Brilliantly accessible cinema with cafe-bar

Completely level access to the building for wheelchairs/small mobility scooters, with wheelchair spaces in the screens (telephone ahead to book spaces for peak times). Audio described and subtitled screenings available. Concessions on ticket prices for disabled people. Level, ground floor access into a restaurant/cafe/bar serving delicious food. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and are happy to carry your drink/snacks into the screen if you need assistance. Wheelchair accessible groundfloor loos. There is very, very limited onstreet parking (currently reduced by building works). A carpark a few metres away is small, so fills up quickly. The building works outside are hampering custom, so the cinema currently has reduced opening days - check their website for more info.

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Disabled Access Information for Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Disabled Access at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Wheelchair spaces are available in all our cinema screens: three in Screen 1, two in Screen 2, five in Screen 3 and five in Screen 4. Please call the Box Office prior to booking if you require a wheelchair space or other accessible seating. The foyer, Box Office, Café Bar and screen entrances are all on a flat level on the ground floor. Lift access is available to the first floor meeting rooms and the terrace bar.

Lift to all areas

The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to all areas.

Seating at regular intervals

Seating is available at regular intervals

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Step-free entrance

There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

Disabled access

Wheelchair-accessible viewing area

A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available, providing an optimal vantage point to view performances, presentations or activities.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Accessible parking at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Accessible parking bays are situated at the front of the building and can be used by blue badge holders for a maximum of 3 hours

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Public or on street parking

Accessible parking bays are available nearby within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre

Accessible toilets are situated throughout the building. Phoenix also has a Changing Places facility; this includes an accessible toilet, moveable privacy screen, height adjustable sink and bed, hoist and a baby changing unit. Please ask at Box Office for the radar key to access our Changing Places room.

Changing Places toilet

There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.