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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a gym, group cycle studio, fitness studio, stretch area, and spa facilities.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Titanic Quarter.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Lanyon Place.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope 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 spa facilities and the showers in the male and female changing rooms.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow openings.
  • G and 1 can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the male changing area on the ground floor.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the female changing area on the first floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located at the end of the left-hand corridor after entering the venue.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the spa facilities and in the male and female changing areas.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located in front of the venue.
  • The name of the car park is Connswater Retail Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main Accessible)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The entrance area is 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 slope at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 137cm.
• There is an entry system at a height of 132cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 101cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 99cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
• There are two turnstiles to the left of the inner door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around

• 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 spa facilities and the showers in the male and female changing areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Eating and Drinking (The Hub)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Hub is located on the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a self service counter and designated seating.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The self-service counter was surveyed.
  • 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.
• 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: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long 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 is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Main)

• The gym is located ahead as you enter.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• 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, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• 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 (Group Cycle Studio)

• The room is located to the left as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Changing Area (Male - Ground Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located along the left hand corridor after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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 lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located at the end of the corridor to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 26m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 299cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 68cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right of the wash basin as you look at it.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Spa Facilities

• The spa is located on the ground floor, reached from the gym and the male changing area via a single step or via the female changing area via 16 steps.
• Facilities available include; a sauna, a steam room and a changing area.

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• Sauna View
  • The sauna surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the sauna has steps and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the sauna.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 59cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
• Steam Room View
  • The steam room surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the steam room has steps and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the left after entering.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• G and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 84cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 84cm (width) x 114cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to left left as you enter.
• G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (from Female Changing to the Spa)

• The stairs surveyed are located between the first floor female changing area and the spa facilities.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• 1 and G can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Fitness Studio)

• The room is located on the first floor landing.
• The distance from the lift is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• 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 have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.