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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a gym, swimming pools, sports halls, courts, and a cafe.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Bournville Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: access to the cafe and pool viewing area.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the main corridor outside the dry side male changing area and within the shared changing village.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located outside the changing village within the seating area.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located at the poolside.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the male and female dry changing rooms.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the family room within the changing village.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the female dry changing area.
  • Standard shower facilities are located inside the female and male dry changing area and within the shared changing village .

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the leisure centre .
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the main entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • An online account is required to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and with a membership/loyalty card (contactless).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 166cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the right when entering the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • The accessible gate is 1m wide. There are also turnstiles available to the right of the gate. .

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Gym

• The gym is located to left of the main seating area.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There are no doors along circulation routes.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor colour 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.
• Seating available includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Viewing Area to Poolside)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the viewing area, to the left of the cafe.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 159cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Pools

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• Pool 1 View
  • This is an indoor pool with waterslides.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: walkways around the pool and access to the children's pool.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The pool has step-free access via slope.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe M)

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• Location and Access View
  • The cafe is located at the rear of the Leisure Centre .
  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is open plan access.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right of the pool viewing area .
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 83cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 84cm.
  • The payment machine is portable.
• Service View
  • This area also has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus types include: wall-mounted (digital) and handheld.
  • 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.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Studio One)

• The room is located at the rear of the seating area .
• The distance from the main entrance is 43m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Studio Two)

• The room is located off the main seating area.
• The distance from the main entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Studio Three)

• The room is located on the left when entering the leisure centre.
• The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Sports Hall)

• The room is located to the rear left of the leisure centre.
• The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Changing Village - Pool Change)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located to the left of the main seating area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 69cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Poolside)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located at the rear of the pool .
  • The distance from the viewing area to pool entrance is 42m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has steep slopes.
  • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing .
  • There is a mobile hoist.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 284cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Changing Room (Female Dry Change)

• The changing room surveyed is located on the right of the main corridor .
• The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a second door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing, a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
• There is also a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• There is a shower in the changing room.
• There is step-free level access to the shower cubicle.
• There is a fixed shower head.
• The shower controls are lever.
• There is no shower seat.
• There are no grab rails for the shower.
• There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located at the rear of the female dry change.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 56cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 126cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located next to the male dry changing room.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 42m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 214cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 147cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a varying colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 74cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.