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Wombwell Recreation Ground

Station Road, Wombwell, S73 0BJ

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a football club and recreation ground.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a sports pitch, spectator stand, two bars, changing areas for home and away teams and a children's play area.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are also three stepped entrances into the venue, two at the left of the building and one at the right.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the stands and outdoor seating.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: walking aids.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the small bar.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the small bar, and along the corridor off the large bar.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor after passing through the large bar.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the small bar, within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing room along the corridor after passing through the large bar.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the main club building and at the far end of the sports pitch beyond the spectator stand.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings and grass.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point

  • This access point is located next to the main club building car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a turnstile to the right of the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

Entrance (Main Building Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the main building opposite the football pitch.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (Main Building)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Small Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The small bar is located at the left end of the main building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The doors are easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Eating and Drinking (Large Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The large bar is located ahead as soon as you enter the main building entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 107cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: a small stage in the corner of the bar.
    • 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Home Team)

  • Changing Area View
    • The changing area is located along the corridor beyond the large bar.
    • The distance from the main building entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: showers and a changing bench.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a similar changing area for the away team.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment and a sports pitch.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Alan Sherriff Stand.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, but is less than 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding and climbing.

Seating Area (Spectator Stand)

  • Location and Access View
    • The spectator stand is next to the main sports pitch.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the majority of seats in the stand.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the far side of the small bar.
    • The distance from the main building entrance is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The route to the toilet is obstructed by the tables and chairs in the bar.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 298cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.