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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include male and female standard changing rooms and an accessible toilet.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include 2 rugby union pitches, 1 rugby league pitch, 1 American Football pitch, 5 full size football pitches, 2 under 14's football pitches and 2 under 16's football pitches.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Blaendolau Playing Fields lie on the outskirts of Aberystwyth town centre on the A44 main road, approximately 2.5 km from the centre.
  • There is a tarmac and concrete surfaced car park facing the venue which is free to all users. There are 3 Blue Badge parking spaces within the car park facing the reception office.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The main bus station is in the centre of Aberystwyth town centre. The nearest bus stop is Llanbadarn Square, which is approximately 500 m from the venue. The busses that service the route to the venue are 301, 525, 526 and the X28.
  • For more information on traveling by bus through Wales please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
  • Aberystwyth Station is approximately 2 km from the venue. Aberystwyth Bus Station is located next to the Railway Station. There is also a Taxi Rank outside the station.
    Llanbadarn Railway Station, on the Vale of Rheidol Railway line is located opposite the entrance to the playing fields. It runs restored steam trains from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. Llanbadarn is a request stop with no platform. Passengers step down onto the grass.
  • For more information on national train timetabling and ticketing, and station information for Aberystwyth station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Vale of Rheidol Railway please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the main University campuses, and maps, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Support Services is based in the Student Welcome Centre on the Penglais Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 621 761.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Academic Registry deals with admissions and is based on the first floor of the Cledwyn Building. Contact details for staff members can be found on the university website.
• To see more information on Academic Registry please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01970 622 984.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 400cm (16ft 1in x 13ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The 3 Blue Badge parking bays to the left of the reception desk are concrete surfaced.
  • The parking surface elsewhere in the car park is loose/gravel and concrete.

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Outside Access (Reception Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception

• Office Reception is located to the left on entrance.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception office entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
• Comments View
  • The main reception office is the the left when you enter.
  • There are free standing building which house the changing facilities and toilets.
  • There are paved pathways leading from the buildings upto the playing fields.
  • There is a double door with 1 leaf closed 86cm wide on the approach to the female changing rooms and the playing fields.

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Outside Access (Male Changing Rooms)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the reception entrance in a changing room building block.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a futher door with the same measurements to access the changing room opposite. The door is along the pathway 12m from the entrance shown.
  • This is shown in photographs 6 and 7
  • The entrance to the changing rooms is 25m from the reception entrance via a footpath.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing room building block opposite the car park.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the playing fields.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Outside Access (Female Changing Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue in the changing block.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the female standard changing room is at the rear of the venue opposite the playing fields.
  • The female changing room entrance is 52m from the recption entrance.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the venue.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the playing fields.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower (Male Changing Rooms)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right upon entering the changing rooms entrance.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small step 5cm deep to enter the shower area.
  • The step is easy identified.
  • The floor area in the shower has any easy gradient slope.
  • The shower heads within the shower area are fixed.

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Standard Shower (Female Changing Rooms)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard female changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight gradient slope in the doorway to enter the female showers.
  • The showers heads within the showers are fixed.

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Playing Fields

• Thers is a gravel pathways to the sides of the changing rooms to either side of the car park to access the playing fields.
• The playing field is fully grassed containing the sports ground playing areas.
• There are bench seating and picnic tables opposite the the female changing rooms fronting the playing fields.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the male standard changing room block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 225cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are toilets in the standard changing rooms.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the standard changing rooms.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the male changing room entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The female standard toilets are 6m from the female changing room entrance to the right when you enter opposite the changing rooms bench seating area.
  • These are shown in photographs 4 and 5.