Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO City of Film and enjoys a rich film heritage. People in Bradford enjoy going to the cinema, experience a few hours of escapism and seeing the latest releases. Unfortunately disabled residents of Bradford are not always aware of the facilities that local cinemas have available to ensure that they also have an enjoyable experience going to the cinema.
This is a brief summary of what is available in Bradford:
Cineworld – The Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 5LD. (map)
Facilities
- Disabled access
- Disabled parking
- Subtitled films
- Guide dogs allowed
- Audio description films
- CEA card accepted
To find out more about which films are available for audio description or subtitles:http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/73#cinema=73&date=all
Odeon Leeds- Bradford – Gallagher Leisure Oark, Bradford, BD3 7AT. (map)
Facilities
- Main foyer, is completely levelled access
- Lifts, escalators and chairs
- Lowered counters are available at the box office and refreshments stand for Wheelchair users.
- Wheelchair bays available in all screens.
- CEA card accepted
- Audio -described
- Subtitled
For more information about which films are available for audio description or subtitles: http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/leeds_bradford/103/#choosebook
National Media Museum – Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1NQ. (map)
- Subtitled films
- Audio Description film
- Some staff know basic sign language.
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts.
- Pictureville Cinema has audio description and Dolby Screen Talk subtitling
- Sennheiser hearing and loop system
- Cubby Broccoli Cinema has a Williams hearing system
For more information about which films are available for audio description or subtitles:
http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Film/AudioDescriptionSubtitles.aspx
or to read the access guide for the National Media Museum: http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/~/media/Files/NMeM/PDF/PlanAVisit/AccessGuide.pdf
CEA Card
This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. This card is accepted at all the cinemas in Bradford mentioned above. To apply for a card and to see full terms and conditions :
Bradford has great facilities on offer if you are disabled and it doesn’t stop you from enjoying a cinema experience.
