Access Guide
Overview (General)
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has multiple car parks, some with Blue Badge parking available.
- View the web page for parking enquiries (opens new tab).
- The nearest step-free train station is Twickenham.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Allianz Stadium Getting Here (opens new tab)
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located on level 6 of the West Stand.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Outer Concourse and Walkways (Whitton Road and Rugby Road)
- The surface of the paths around the stadium is a mixture of tarmac and concrete tiles.
There are some dropped kerbs to cross access roads.
There are some very slight and slight slopes in places. - There is step free access to the gates A, B, C, D, E and F.
- There is clear directional signage.
- There is a stadium plan/map.
- There is a steward available for assistance on a matchday.
Access Point (A and B - Whitton Road)
- This access point is located off Whitton Road.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is a fixed ticket reader.
- Assistance is available at the access point.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is a single automatic gate.
- The gate opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Turnstiles (A and B - Whitton Road)
- The turnstiles are located off Whitton Road.
- All turnstiles are clearly signed.
- Assistance is available at the turnstiles.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is a fixed ticket reader.
- The fixed ticket reader height is 110cm from the floor.
- The width of the turnstile opening is 66cm.
- The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using access point A and B.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- In some areas, there are temporary steep ramps in place over wires.
Eating and Drinking (Guinness Harp and Rose Bar - Six Nations)
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Location and Service
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- The Guinness Harp and Rose Bar is next to the main picnic area.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 146cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: upper seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
Entrance (Bollinger - Six Nations)
- This entrance is located to the left of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 147cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Bollinger - Six Nations)
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Location and Service
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left after you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 116cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Entrance (O2 - Blue Room)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a snake queue leading to the entrance, the width of the queue is 82cm.
The turning area at the corners is 140cm x 250cm. - There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (O2 - Blue Room)
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Location and Service
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Menus are handheld and available on a board.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the centre of the room.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the counter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- There are "O2 Angels" who can provide assistance to visitors.
There is a designated area next to the stage for wheelchair users.
Toilet with Adaptations (Portable Toilet - O2 Blue Room - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the O2 Blue Room.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 140cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
Standard Toilet Facilities (O2 Blue Room)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located next to the O2 Blue Room.
- The most accessible route has steps.
- There is stepped access into the toilets.
- There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 22cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
Eating and Drinking (British Airways - The Clubhouse)
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Location and Service
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- The Clubhouse is located at the centre of the fan village, opposite The Guinness Surge Bar.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the bar.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the counter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
Eating and Drinking (The Guinness Surge Bar)
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Location and Service
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- The Guinness Surge Bar is located at the centre of the fan village, opposite The Clubhouse.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the bar.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the counter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The height of the counter is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 89cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main - Portable Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located next to the picnic area.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Main)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located near the picnic area.
- The most accessible route has steps.
- There is stepped access into the toilets.
- There are 4 steps .
- The height of the highest step is 21cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are no handrails for the steps to the cubicles but there are handrails for the steps to the urinals.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
