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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: 2 gyms, 2 studios, spa facilities, changing facilities, and a café.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Barnsley.
  • The nearest bus station is Barnsley Interchange.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The mezzanine floors in gyms 1 and 2, and some of the apparatus in gym 1.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The upper and lower concourses can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located are located on the upper concourse to the right from the Metrodome main entrance, the lower concourse to the left from the lift and along the main corridor in the Your Space Fitness Suite.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the upper concourse to the right from the Metrodome main entrance.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower concourse to the right from the lift.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the male and female changing areas along the main corridor in the Your Space Fitness Suite.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the main corridor in the Your Space Fitness Suite.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the parent and baby room on the lower concourse, and in the toilets with adaptions on the upper and lower concourses.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the male and female changing areas in the Your Space Fitness Suite.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female changing areas in the Your Space Fitness Suite.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Metrodome.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 13 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Metrodome main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Metrodome Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Metrodome.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 101cm.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 101cm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
• There is background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Eating and Drinking (The Food Court)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Food Court is located on the upper concourse, ahead from the Metrodome main 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 counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and digital.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the rear of the seating area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • 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 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Metrodome main entrance behind the café counter.
• The distance from the Metrodome main entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The upper and lower concourse are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 154cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Metrodome main entrance behind the café counter.
• The upper and lower concourse can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Entrance (Your Space Fitness Suite Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the lower concourse, to the right from the lift.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic gate.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 99cm.
• The second gate has a low visual contrast.
• The gate is operated by the member of staff on reception.
• There are card operated turnstiles next to the gate.

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Reception (Your Space Fitness Suite Reception)

• The reception is located to the left after the outer door of the entrance to Your Space Fitness Suite.
• The distance from the lift is 20m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
• The reception has a television.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Your Chill Out Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • Your Chill Out Space is located opposite the reception counter.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Male)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the right from the Your Space Fitness Suite entrance.
  • The distance from the lift is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level 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 female changing area, and a second, similar male changing area.

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Shower with Adaptations (Male Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located to the left from the male changing area entrance.
  • The distance from the male changing area entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Spa Facilities (Sauna and Steam Room)

• The spa is located at the rear of the male and female changing areas.
• Facilities available include; a sauna and a steam room.

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• Sauna View
  • The sauna surveyed is located at the left end of the spa area.
  • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
• Steam Room View
  • The steam room surveyed is located in the middle of the spa area.
  • The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the steam room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.

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Gym (Gym 1)

• The gym is located to the right from the Your Space Fitness Suite entrance, at the end of the corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 187cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: Some of the equipment at the right end of the gym and the mezzanine level.
• Access throughout may include narrow openings.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
• Gym 2 has similar equipment.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Your Studio Space)

• The room is located to the right from the Your Space Fitness Suite entrance.
• The distance from the lift is 42m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 184cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a second studio set up for spin classes.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right from the Metrodome main entrance, on the upper concourse.
  • The distance from the Metrodome main entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located on the lower concourse, to the right from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
• There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.