Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include function rooms, sports hall, swimming pools, aqua splash with water slides, soft play area - Adventure World, creche, fitness suite, squash courts, cafe, studios.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include artificial and grass pitches.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bangor.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Bangor.
Opening Times (Main Building)
- Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 590cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the Main Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- There are also five designated Blue Badge bays by the outdoor pitches.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 224cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 224cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Lower Floor - Outdoor Changing Rooms Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance is kept locked and alarmed. To use this entrance someone needs to go to Reception and ask a member of staff to open it.
- The outdoor changing rooms can also be accessed from the Main Entrance via the lifts.
- This entrance is kept locked and alarmed. To use this entrance someone needs to go to Reception and ask a member of staff to open it.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
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Comments
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- There are 90cm wide security gates beyond reception.
- Standard security gates are 53cm wide with turnstiles.
- There is also a 180cm wide set of double gates available.
- Wheelchairs are available to borrow from this area.
- Swimwear and accessories are available to buy in this area.
- There are also vending machines nearby.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some areas of the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are floor plan maps on display before the café.
- There are fixed hearing loops available within the function rooms.
- There is an easy, permanent ramp on the lower ground floor to access the Adventure World play area.
Eating and Drinking (Café M)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located ahead as you enter.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Swimming Pool (Water Slides & Aqua Splash)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is hydraulic.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- There are steps leading to all water slides.
Swimming Pool (Lower Floor)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is hydraulic.
- There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The swimming pools are located on the lower ground floor of the complex.
- There is a pool pod available in the swimming pool with special wheelchairs to enter the pool.
- Both ends of the main pool offer lowering floors to set those areas at any depth.
Fitness Suite (Ground Floor)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter the main atrium.
- The fitness suite is 24m (26yd 9in) from the Main Entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 164cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill, upright cycle and upper body multi-station.
- IFI equipment includes Cross Trainer.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- Tactile signage is available on a variety of exercise equipment.
- There are some steep slopes at surface changes to the mats in the weight trading area.
- A sauna, steam room and level access showers are available to the side of the fitness suite.
- These facilities are 15m from the fitness suite entrance.
- The fitness suite is located on the ground floor of the complex.
Viewing Galleries
- The viewing galleries for the swimming pools are available on the ground and first floors.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users available within the ground floor viewing gallery.
- Standard seating is accessed via steps.
- There are automatic push pad operated doors for this area to the left as you enter.
- The viewing gallery for the sports hall is located to the right of the ground floor.
- This gallery also has designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is bench seating at the squash courts viewing area on the lower floor.
Level Change (Access To The All Weather Pitches)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the outdoor pitches.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located opposite the Outdoor Changing Rooms entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are further slopes beyond these to access the artificial pitches.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you pass the main reception foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 136cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Lift (Outdoor Changing Area)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the far right hand side of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the outdoor changing rooms entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Changing Places (Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the rear right of the building.
- The facility is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 232cm x 340cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 72cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 99cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 139cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
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Comments
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- There is a 72cm high baby changing table available.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the main atrium.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Standard toilets are available within all facility areas and changing rooms.
Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor - Fitness Suite - Male. Left Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right of the fitness suite.
- There is an identical female accessible changing room.
- The facility is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the fitness suite entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 238cm x 250cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The female accessible changing room opposite this is similar, offering transfer space on the right, as shown in photographs 9 to 16.
- There are also accessible and ambulant toilet cubicles within the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Fitness Suite - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the fitness suite entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right along the fitness suite corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are identical female changing rooms available within the fitness suite.
- Level access standard toilets are available within the changing rooms.
- An accessible toilet cubicle is available within the standard changing rooms.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is also available within the standard changing rooms.
Changing Places (Lower Floor - Wet Change Village. Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the right as you enter the changing village.
- The facility is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility, via lift.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception or a member of staff.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 320cm x 285cm.
- The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the left.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a high colour contrast between the shower rails and wall.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- There is a high colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The changing village entrance is approx. 50m to the left from the lift on the lower floor.
- There are several sets of automatic doors between the lift and changing village.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Change Village. Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter the changing village.
- The facility is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 175cm x 285cm (5ft 9in x 9ft 4in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is also an accessible changing room to the left as you enter the changing village, as shown in photographs 11 to 18.
- Signed lockers at a suitable height for wheelchair users are located close to the accessible facilities within the changing village.
- The changing village entrance is approx. 50m to the left from the lift on the lower floor.
- There are several sets of automatic doors between the lift and changing village.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Floor - Wet Change Village)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the changing village.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 220cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The changing village entrance is approx. 50m to the left from the lift on the lower floor.
- There are several sets of automatic doors between the lift and changing village.
Standard Changing Room (Lower Floor - Wet Change Village)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower floor, to the left from the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are several sets of automatic doors between the lift and changing village.
- There is an automatic drying pod which is accessed via 1 deep step without handrails.
- Baby change facilities are located within the wet change village.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm.
- There are also 72cm high baby change tables available.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Floor - Wet Change Village)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear right of the changing village.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the changing village entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the changing village.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Accessible Changing Room (Lower Floor - Dry Change - Male. Left Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the standard changing rooms on the lower floor, to the left from the lift.
- There is an identical facility in the female changing room.
- The facility is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 253cm x 276cm (8ft 4in x 9ft 1in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The female accessible changing room is similar, as shown in photographs 11 to 20.
Standard Changing Room (Lower Floor - Dry Change - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor, to the left from the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are identical dry female changing rooms available on the lower ground floor.
- Level access standard toilets are available within the changing rooms.
- An accessible toilet cubicle is also available within the standard changing rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Viewing Gallery. Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor gallery corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 246cm (6ft x 8ft 1in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Changing Room (Lower Floor - Outdoor Changing Rooms)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Outdoor Changing Rooms lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Outdoor Changing Rooms entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor, on the far right hand side.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are 12 standard changing rooms in this area.
- There are also 4 further changing rooms just above on the ground floor, plus Officials changing rooms.
- There are 12 standard changing rooms in this area.
Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor - Outdoor Changing Area. Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the rear right of the building.
- The facility is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 245cm (7ft 10in x 8ft).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Floor - Outdoor Changing Area. Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Outdoor Changing Rooms entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the far end of the outdoor changing room corridor on the lower ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 224cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 4in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- This toilet is 5m from the outside changing area lift.
Assistance Dog Spending Area
- The spending area facility is external.
- The spending area is located to the right of the building.
- The spending area is clearly signed.
- This sign says 'Assistance Dog Spending Area'.
- There is step-free access to the spending area.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the spending area with a clear width of 2m.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The spending area has minimum dimensions of 2m x 3m.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The external spending area gate/entrance is sheltered/covered.
- The external spending area is enclosed.
- The type of flooring/surface in this area is concrete.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the Dog Spending Area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
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Comments
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- Wheelchairs are available to borrow on request.