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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 23:30.
Tuesday 09:00 - 23:30.
Wednesday 09:00 - 23:30.
Thursday 09:00 - 23:30.
Friday 09:00 - 23:30.
Saturday 09:00 - 23:30.
Sunday 09:00 - 23:00.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Athersley.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Darton.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 420cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The dimensions of the other two designated parking bays are 3.8m x 4.2m (12ft 5in x 13ft 9in).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Reception

The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high (110cm+).
The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the bowling area.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Bowling Area)

There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is / are located leading to the lower section of the building.
There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are shallow.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
The lift does bypass the step(s).

Lift (Bowling Area)

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 145cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Level Change (Bowling Lanes)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the bowling lanes.
The ramp or slope is portable.
Please contact a member of staff.
The ramp does not have handrails.
The width of the ramp or slope is 92cm (3ft).
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is / are located leading to the bowling lanes.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Eating and Drinking

The following information is for the cafe/bar.
The bar does serve food.
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.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
Menus are hand held and wall.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 130cm (4ft 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- 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.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.