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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Metrodome Arena, swimming pool and water park, Rigby Carvery and Lounge, Your Space Fitness Suite and Hideout Café.
• Barnsley Interchange to Metrodome Leisure Complex link (new tab) - click here.
• Your Space Fitness Suite - Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 12:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 12:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 12:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 20:15.

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Location

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

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• Comments View
  • The Metrodome is located on a steep road.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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 340cm x 600cm (11ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 57m (62yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • There are four car parks at the venue.
  • The Blue Badge bays are in car park four to the left of the venue.

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Outside Access (Metrodome Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are also manual doors at the entrance (shown in photograph 4).
  • These doors are double, heavy and open both ways.
  • The doors are 180cm wide.

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Entrance (Metrodome Bowls)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left from the Metrodome main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 250cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the Metrodome main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 4 shows the queuing lane that is used during busy periods.

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Reception (Metrodome Bowls)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Metrodome Bowls entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are VIP party areas available.
  • There are arcade style games and rides throughout the venue.

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Level Change (Bowling Lanes)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the venue.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the bowling lanes from the raised café seating area.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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 in the centre of the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Bowling Lanes - Café Further Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the venue.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • This step can also be used to access the ramp and steps required to access the bowling lanes.

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Bowling Lanes

• There are eight bowling lanes located to the left as you enter.
• There are aides available for wheelchair users.
• There are also aides available for children and people with restricted mobility.
• There are chairs available in this area without armrests.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located to the left of reception.
• 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Metrodome main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Metrodome main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 160cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste 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 the right.
  • 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 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • Photograph 5 shows the adjacent accessible toilet.
  • This toilet does not have baby change facilities.
  • There is a further accessible toilet on the ground floor concourse of the Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 to the right of the main reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Metrodome main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standards toilets on the lower concourse floor of the Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex.

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Additional Info

• 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 at the rear of the Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex.