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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: adapted and standard changing facilities and toilets, two fitness suites, a spin studio, a yoga studio, and a sports hall with multiple courts.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Holywood.
  • The nearest bus station is Holywood Bus and Coach Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, within the accessible changing room, down the corridor to the right of reception and on the left.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the accessible changing room, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, in the accessible changing room, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 102cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Special tokens are required to exit the car park which can be obtained from the reception. The slot for the tokens is at a height of 110cm.
    There are bollards with a gap of 152cm as you exit the car park on foot to approach the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 167cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
• The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located off the corridor to the right of reception.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the left.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and a dry seat for changing.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 200cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right of the wash basin as you look at it.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Nirvana Fitness Suite)

• The gym is located down the corridor to the right of reception and straight ahead.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Area (Twisel Sports Hall)

• The sports hall is located down the corridor to the right of reception, then on the right.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Gym

• The gym is located down the corridor to the right of reception, turn left then it is on the left again.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of reception.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the reception.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Studio Room)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Dunville Room / Room 1)

• The room is located on the first floor, through the doors ahead of the lift and on the left.
• The distance from the lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is 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.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.