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Six Nations - Fan Village

Allianz Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA

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Overview (General)

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)

  • Location and Service View
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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)

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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)

  • Location and Service View
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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)

  • Location and Service View
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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)

  • Location and Service View
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • 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)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.