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Introduction

• Stadium tours are in operation on the majority of non matchdays.
• The stadium tour is a self guided audio tour.
• The audio tour headset can be obtained from the counter with the Armoury shop.
• The tour is narrated by Arsenal Legend Bob Wilson with current and former Arsenal players providing commentary on certain sections of the tour.
• There are a limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces within the Emirates Stadium and these must be booked in advance, please call 020 7619 5050 for more information on how to book.
• Access to the car park is via the security entrance on Queensland Road.
• Upon arrival, the security team will advise of an appropriate car parking area and space.
• The stadium tour visits various areas around the Stadium. Six of these areas have accessible seating for guests.
• The tour is approximately 1 hour long.
• The floor surfaces throughout the tour vary from area to area and include: tarmac, tiles, wood, vinyl, astroturf, carpet (short pile) and concrete.
• Throughout the tour route all doors are held open by magnetic holders.
• There are members of staff located around the tour route at regular intervals, the tour staff can provide assistance if required.
• The tour is clearly signposted.
• There are accessible and standard toilets located at the end of the tour route.
• There are additional guided tours provided on matchdays, please contact the club for more information.

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Tour Times

• Monday to Saturday (non matchday): 09:30 – 18:00 (last entry - 17.30).
• Sunday (non matchday): 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry - 15:00).

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located beneath the stadium.
  • The car park is accessed via Queensland Road.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier control system is staffed.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is step-free access throughout the car park.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 102 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • Standard parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The route from the car park is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• Matchday Information View
  • The following information relates to the parking available on a matchday.
  • There are 102 parking bays in total which are allocated to Blue Badge holders, of which 102 is/are clearly marked.
  • This car park is for home and away supporters.
  • Parking spaces are available on a match-by-match basis.
  • Parking is free for all supporters on match day.
  • There is a steward available for assistance on match days.

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Outside Access (The Armoury Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the west side of the stadium, close to Hornsey Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Reception (Stadium Tour)

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• Reception View
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.

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Part 1 - Welcome

• The start of the tour begins opposite the reception at a set of double doors.
• The doors open away from you and are permanently held open.
• The doors have an opening width of 160cm.
• After you enter through the doors a tour host will provide you with your audio guide headphones and inform you how the system works.
• The first section on the audio guide is Part 1 – Welcome.
• Part 1 is an introduction from Bob Wilson.
• There is a short steep slope leading down to a bag search area.
• After the bag search area there is set of double doors leading out into the car park.
• The doors are permanently held open, however one door is kept locked.
• The width of the open door is 90cm.
• A member of staff can open the doors fully to 180cm if required.
• After entering the car park there is a clearly signed path to the Directors Entrance.
• The surface of the path is tarmac.
• The path crosses the car park access road.
• Caution is advised due to oncoming vehicles.
• A tour host is located at the crossing and can provide assistance if required.
• Along the path the route crosses some dropped kerbs.
• At the end of the path you will reach the Directors Entrance.

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Part 2 - Directors Entrance (Level -1)

• The Directors Entrance is Part 2 of the tour.
• The Directors Entrance consists of a set of double doors.
• These doors are permanently held open.
• When entering the Directors Entrance take the lift/stairs to the Podium Level.
• From the Podium Level take the next set of lifts/stairs to Level 1.

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Outside Access (Directors and Diamond Club Entrance - Car Park Level)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the car park level (-1) of the West Stand.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Other Floors (Directors and Diamond Club Car Park Entrance to Podium Level)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the Directors and Diamond Club Entrance - Car Park Level.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Directors and Diamond Club Entrance - Car Park Level.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1 (Directors Car Park Entrance) and 0 (Podium Level).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Directors and Diamond Club Car Park Entrance to Podium Level)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the Directors and Diamond Club Entrance - Car Park Level.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Directors and Diamond Club Entrance - Car Park Level.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1 (Directors Car Park Entrance) and 0 (Podium Level).
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within 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.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Other Floors (Directors and Diamond Club)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 (Podium Level), 1 (Directors Lounge) and 2 (Diamond Club).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Directors and Diamond Club)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 (Podium Level), 1 (Directors Lounge) and 2 (Diamond Club).
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 205cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within 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.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Part 3 - Directors Lounge (Level 1)

• After exiting the lift on Level 1, there is a sign indicating that this Part 3 of the tour.
• From here the tour moves into the Directors Lounge.
• There is step-free access from the lift to the Directors Lounge.
• The surface of the flooring in the lobby area is tiles.
• There is a/are single, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• The door/opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is step-free access within this area.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• From here the tour moves to the pitchside seating area.

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Part 4 - Directors Lounge Pitchside Seating (Level 1)

• The Directors Lounge pitchside seating area is Part 4 of the tour.
• There is a tour host in this area to provide assistance if required.
• There is the opportunity to take photos of the stadium at this point of the tour.
• There is step-free access to the rear of the seating area.
• After viewing the pitchside seating area the tour continues up to Level 2 (Diamond Club), travelling back through the Directors Lounge and up the lift/stairs.

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Part 5 - Diamond Club (Level 2)

• The Diamond Club is Part 5 of the tour.
• There is step-free access from lift to the Diamond Club.
• There is step-free access within this area.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet, tiles and laminate.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are good.
• From the Diamond Club the tour continues back down the lift to Level -1 and the Players Entrance.

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Part 6 - Players Entrance and Trophy Room (Level -1)

• Exit the lift on Level -1, turn right and follow the signage along the corridor.
• The signage indicates this is Part 6 of the tour.
• There is step-free access throughout the corridor.
• The surface of the floor consists of tiles.
• There are photographs on the wall of legendary former Arsenal managers and players including Herbert Chapman.
• There is a sign on the floor indicating the perfect selfie spot for a photo with the Arsenal Emblem in the background.
• Below the Arsenal Emblem there is a time capsule.
• From here the tour continues to the Trophy Room.
• The entrance to the Trophy Room is located to the left of the Players Entrance.
• There are a set of double, permanently held open doors to access the room.
• The doors have an opening of 150cm+.
• There is step-free access throughout the Trophy Room.
• The floor surface consists of carpet.
• There is a queuing system in place leading to the FA Cup trophy.
• At the FA Cup trophy there Is a photo opportunity.
• The queuing system has a number of previous FA Cup Trophies along its route.
• From the Trophy Room the tour continues to the Pre Players Tunnel.

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Part 7 - Pre-Players Tunnel

• The Pre Players Tunnel is part 7 of the tour.
• There is step-free access from the Trophy Room to the Pre Players Tunnel.
• Along the tunnel there are pictures of Arsenal players.
• There is a slight slope along the Pre Players Tunnel.
• The surface of the floor is vinyl.
• At the top of the slope the tour reaches the changing room corridor.

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Part 8 - Away Changing Room

• Along the changing room corridor there is clear signage for the away and home changing rooms.
• The away changing room is Part 8 of the tour and is located to the left after exiting the Players Tunnel.
• There is step-free access to the away changing room.
• The entrance to the changing room consists of two sets of double doors.
• Both doors open away from you and are held open.
• The doors have an opening width of 170cm.
• The surface of the changing room is vinyl.
• There is step-free access throughout the changing room.
• There is bench seating around the edge of the changing room.
• There are replica shirts of the other Premier League teams around the wall.
• From here the route continues to the home changing room.

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Part 9 - Home Changing Room and Manager's Office

• Part 9 of the tour is the home changing room and the manager’s office.
• There is step-free access to the home changing from from the away changing room.
• The entrance to the changing room consists of two sets of double doors.
• Both doors open away from you and are held open.
• The doors have an opening width of 170cm.
• The surface of the changing room is vinyl.
• There is step-free access throughout the changing room.
• There is bench seating around the edge of the changing room.
• There are replica shirts of current Arsenal players around the changing room.
• There is an opportunity to take photos at this part of the tour.
• The manager’s office is located at the rear of the changing room.
• The entrance to the manager’s office consists of two sets of single doors.
• The first of doors opens towards you and the second of doors open away from you.
• Both sets of doors are held open.
• The doors have an opening width of 90cm.
• The flooring in the manager’s office consists of carpet.
• After the manager’s office the tour continues back through the home changing room, passing the showers and baths.
• After exiting the home changing room continue ahead to the Players Tunnel.

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Part 10 - Players Tunnel

• The Players Tunnel is part 10 of the tour.
• There is a slight slope leading through the Players Tunnel to pitchside.
• The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are low within the tunnel.

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Part 11 - Pitchside and Dugouts

• The pitchside and dugout areas are Part 11 of the tour.
• The dugouts are located to the left as you exit the tunnel.
• There is step-free access to the front row of the dugout.
• There is a photo opportunity in the dugout area.
• After the dugouts the tour returns down the Players Tunnel.
• The media corridor is located to the left as you exit the tunnel.

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Part 12 - Media Corridor and Interview Rooms

• There is step-free access along the media corridor.
• The surface of the flooring is blistered vinyl.
• The interview rooms are located immediately on your left when entering the corridor.
• The interview rooms are part 12 of the tour.
• The door into the interview rooms opens away from you and is permanently held open.
• The door has an opening width of 85cm.
• There is a photo opportunity within the rooms.
• After the interview rooms the tour returns to the media corridor.

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Part 13 - Press Conference Room

• The Press Conference Room is located at the end of the media corridor.
• The Press Conference Room is part 13 of the tour.
• The door to the Press Conference Room opens towards you and is permanently held open.
• This door gives step-free access to the conference desk.
• There is a steep ramp or 2 medium height steps down from the desk to the press seating area.
• There is step-free access to the front row of seats.
• There is an opportunity to take photos at this point of the tour.
• After viewing the room guests continue to the exit.
• There are accessible and standard toilet facilities located ahead as you exit the room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Press Conference Room)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you exit the Press Conference Room.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Press Conference Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you exit the Press Conference Room.
  • There is step-free access to the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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End of Tour - Armoury Superstore

• After you exit the press area, there are a set of touchscreen computers which allow you to input your details for your tour certificate.
• The touchscreens are at a height between 120cm-150cm.
• The certificate can be collected from the stadium tour reception.
• After the touchscreen area there is slight slope leading to the entrance back into the car park.
• The doors at the entrance open away from you and have an opening width of 150cm+.
• There is a clearly signed route leading to the Armoury Superstore.
• There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving.
• The route crosses the car park access road; caution is advised due to oncoming traffic.
• There is a steep slope with handrails on both sides, leading to the superstore.