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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Aylesbury.

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• Comments View
  • For information on Aylesbury Station please click here .

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 0 to 2 hours - £2.00.
    2 to 4 hours - £6.00.
    4 to 24 hours - £10.00.
    Parking charges up to 4 hours are refunded when you use the facilities, please provide your receipt to the reception.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 295cm x 478cm (9ft 8in x 15ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 49m (53yd 1ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • A permit must be collected from reception and displayed in windscreens for non Blue Badge holders.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right of 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.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 182cm (5ft 12in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
• Comments View
  • The ramp to the left is 293cm wide.
  • The accessible door to the right (photograph 3) opens automatically away from you and is 106cm wide.
  • The push button for the door is at a height of 93cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

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• Comments View
  • The turnstile to access the pool is 52cm wide (photograph 2).
  • The accessible security gate to access the pool is 107cm wide (photograph 3).
  • The accessible security gate to access the fitness suite is 91cm wide (photograph 4).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite and group studio.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• 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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Swimming Pool (Children's Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 12 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Additional Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the additional pool.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• 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.

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Swimming Pool (Additional Swimming Pool)

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Level Change (Spectating Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the spectator viewing area.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Unisex)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right after passing through the turnstiles.
• 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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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right through the accessible security gate at reception for the gym.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female and male changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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 good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the reception lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Fitness Suite (First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 114cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite has attained IFI level one.
  • A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle and leg extension.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Reception (Fitness Suite - First Floor)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the fitness suite entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Free Weights)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the free weights area.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the wet side changing village.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 262cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 7in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The entire toilet is on a slope to the rear.
  • There is an accessible shower within the facility.

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet at the rear of the wet changing village.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 61cm (2ft).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The entire facility is on a slope to the rear.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located within Vale Park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.