Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a club shop, bar/restaurant, cafe, conference facilities, sports ground and stadium catering.
- Related link Bristol City Football Club.
- Http://www.bcfc.co.uk
- Related link Bristol Rugby Club.
- Http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk
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- Ashton Gate Stadium is the home to Bristol City Football Club & Bristol Rugby Club.
- Parts of Ashton Gate Stadium was under construction at the time of the survey (November 2015).
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bedminster.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on performances.
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- The shop and offices are open from 09:00-17:00 on weekdays, weekend opening depends upon fixtures.
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.
- All match day parking is reserved in advance.
Charges apply on all non-match days.
Free parking up to 1 hour, £2 1-2 hours, £3 2-3 hours £5 All day.
Blue Badge spaces are charged at the tariff rates. - The car park is located in front of the South Stand entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 510cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the South Stand entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the South Stand entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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- There is a second, smaller car park with 2 Blue Badge bays off Ashton Road, to the side of the stadium, facing the West Stand entrance (Photographs 8-10).
Wheelchair Seating Areas
- Ashton Gate has 318 designated wheelchair spaces.
- Ateyo Stand has 40 in Blocks A12 and 13.
- Dolman Stand has 36 in Blocks A10 and 11.
- South Stand has 40 in Block A9.
- The West Stand has 202 spaces in four areas; Upper Stand 36 in Blocks A1 and 2, Middle Stand 50 in Blocks A3 and 4, Lower Stand 20 in Blocks A5 and 6 and 96 at Ground level in Blocks A7 and 8.
- There are accessible toilets in close proximity to all the wheelchair spaces and a Changing Places facility adjacent to Block A8.
Outside Access (South Stand (Home) Turnstiles Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the South Stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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- There are narrower 54cm wide turnstiles to the left of the gate.
- There are 3 similar sets of entrances along the stand.
Outside Access (Atyeo Stand (Away) Turnstiles Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
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- The turnstiles are 47cm wide with the wider gate available to the right.
- There are similar entrances to the Dolman Stand at the rear of the ground towards Ashton Road.
Outside Access (Atyeo Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the sports ground.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Atyeo Internal Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (West Stand (Turnstile Entrance))
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the West Stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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- There are 3 identical sets of entrances at the front of the stand.
- There are turnstiles 55cm wide to the left of the gate as you enter and staff are available to assist at all times.
Outside Access (Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the South Stand.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- Shop Entrance
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Shop Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Sports Bar & Grill Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the corner of the South Stand and Grandstand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Outside Access (Coffee Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the South Stand.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- Coffee Shop Entrance
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Level Change (Coffee Shop Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Heineken Lounge Balcony Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located leading between the function suite and the balcony.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
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- This entrance can be used by prior arrangement to access rear upper level seating.
- The rear row seating has 2 medium steps down from the balcony with further steps down for other rows.
Reception (Shop/Tickets)
- The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the shop entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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- Tickets are available from the stand outside the shop on matchdays.
- The desk there is high but staff can serve from the side door or will come outside if required.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (South Stand)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the rear of the stand before the accessible toilets.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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- There is a similar slope at the opposite end of the stand.
Eating and Drinking (Coffee Shop)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the coffee shop entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Sports Bar)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the bar and shop.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Sports Bar & Grill entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 210cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Eating and Drinking (Sports Bar & Grill)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Sports Bar & Grill entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Lift (Heineken Lounge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-2.
- The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the South Stand entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 208cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 10in).
- 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- This lift is beyond a security staffed entrance.
Eating and Drinking (Heineken Lounge Function Suite)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food served here is hospitality and event catering.
Function Suite
- The Function Suite is adjacent to the Heineken Lounge. The suite is flexible and can offer seating for up to 700 diners. The area can be split into 3 rooms. All tables and seating are placed according to the requirements of the event. None of the seating has armrests.
- The bar does not have a lowered section but all drinks and meals can be served at the tables.
- There is an accessible toilet adjacent to the Heineken Lounge, 25m from the main function room.
Sports Ground (Home)
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Home Support Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 22m (9in).
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the accessible seating.
- There is an audio description service.
- The audio description equipment is a portable headset for matchday radio.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is not required for the system.
- There is 1 medium step to access front row seats by prior arrangement. There may be some step free front row seating in the Atyeo Stand.
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Comments
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- The new main stand was under construction at the time of the survey.
Sports Ground (Away)
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Away Support Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the front of the Atyeo Stand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 28m (30yd 1ft).
- The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the Atyeo Stand entrance.
- There is an audio description service.
- The audio description equipment is a portable headset for matchday radio.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is not required for the system.
- There are some step free seating areas in front of the stand.
Level Change (Sports Ground)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the seating areas.
- There is/are 1-15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Some areas offer handrails on both sides.
Changing Places (Block A8)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in Block A8.
- The facility is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the West Stand entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 220cm x 220cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block A8)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the West Stand entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located behind the accessible seating in Block A8.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 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.
- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (South Stand)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 107m (117yd 1in) from the South Stand entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right of the South Stand.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an identical accessible toilet adjacent to this.
- There are 3 accessible toilets in the Dolman Stand.
- A further accessible toilet was being renovated in the South Stand at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Atyeo Stand)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Atyeo Stand entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 192cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 4in).
- There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are a further 2 accessible toilets within the Atyeo Stand.
Toilet with Adaptations (Heineken Lounge)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Heineken Lounge lift.
- This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the function suite on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 232cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- 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.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cafe, Shop & Restaurant)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Sports Bar & Grill entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located between the rear of the cafe & shop.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 247cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 1in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet to the rear of the bar on the first floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the left as you enter the South Stand.
- The female toilets are 37m (40yd 1ft) from the South Stand entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the left as you enter the South Stand.
- The male toilets are 21m (22yd 2ft) from the South Stand entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are similar standard female & male toilets located throughout the stadium and the grounds.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- There are height adjustable benches in the first aid room.
- Wheelchairs are available to borrow. Please contact the venue prior to visiting the ground if you require use of a wheelchair.