Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Travelodge Hotel, Broadway Casino, Nuffield Health Gym, Odeon Luxe Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Frankie & Benny's, Costa, Subway, Mulligans (Eatery and Indoor Golf), Ralph's Bar, Dominos, Dixy Chicken, Philpotts, i-Krave, Barclays cash point, and Rock Up (Rock Climbing Gym).
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Five Ways.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located via Ladywood Middleway and is under the venue.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- 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 310cm x 465cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 3in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 46m (50yd 11in) from the lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge Bays are found on level 1 of the Car Park.
Outside Access (Access from Ladywood Middleway)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Ladywood Middleway.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- Access to the Plaza is open air, with 6 bollards.
- The largest gap in the bollards is 4m+ (to the left).
- The bollards are of a chrome colour and not a good colour contrast with the pavement.
Outside Access (Access from Francis Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Francis Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- Access to the Plaza is open air with 3 bollards. The largest gap between the bollards is 136cm.
- The bollards are of a chrome colour and not a good colour contrast with the pavement.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Plaza)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
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Comments
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- The plaza has 2 split levels.
- The raised walkway has flat access from either access point, and is where the stairs to the car park are located.
- The lowered walkway has a moderate slope, and is where the lift and toilets are located.
- The walkways join together at either end of the plaza.
- Between the walkways is a central wooden seating area.
- This area is accessed by 3 medium, clearly marked steps from either walkway
- The steps do not have handrails.
- Alternatively, there are 5-6 medium, clearly marked steps at either side of the central area which link the walkways.
- These steps do have handrails.
- Step free bench seating is also provided.
Other Floors (Car Park)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, -1, and -2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The steps between -1 and ground level are not marked.
Lift (Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located along the lower section of the plaza.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, -1, and -2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- The lift is in the centre of The Plaza.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located along the lowered walkway between the Gym and Cinema.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of security staff if present or by phoning telephone the number on the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 185cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The baby change table is free standing and may be difficult to move.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the lowered walkway between the Gym and the Cinema.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.