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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a function hall and bar (Ballroom), 3 meeting rooms and basement bar all for hire and a gym.
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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Milton Keynes Central.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located on Castle Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally busy.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park barrier opens on approach.
  • Exiting the car park is by a code entered via a keypad. The code is provided at reception when you book in. The keypad is between 105cm - 130cm from the floor.
  • The slope at the car park entrance/exit is steep.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Market Square.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact a member of staff or when booking the venue for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The entrance steps increase in depth (6cm - 23cm for the first step and 15cm - 17cm from the second step) from right to left as you face the entrance ranging.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Lift Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located inside the lift entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift 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 90cm x 200cm (2ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
• There are not 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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • This is a service lift normally used to facilitate catering supplies.
  • By prior arrangement, access to the ballroom is via this lift.

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Ballroom

• The ballroom is on the first floor.
• Access to the Ballroom is via the main stairs from the main entrance or via the service lift from the lift entrance.
• The ballroom is hired for specific use and can have the tables and chairs you want and set up to client needs.
• The ballroom can be hired for a variety of uses from weddings to conferences.
• There is a bar available with a counter height of 111cm from the floor.
• Catering is provided as per client requirement.
• There is a minimum door width of 75cm from the lift to the ballroom, bar and toilets.

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Eating and Drinking (Ballroom Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located in the ballroom.
• The bar does not serve food.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.

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Level Change (Basement Bar)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located inside the bar entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Basement Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located in the basement.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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 approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 63cm.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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• Comments View
  • The doors leading to the entrance steps is double, 120cm in width and permanently held open.

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Outside Access (Gym Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the alley at the side of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a portable ramp to overcome the step in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the portable ramp is steep.
  • The width of the portable ramp is 76cm.
  • Please contact a member of staff or the venue in advance for use of the portable ramp.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the basement.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the gym entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are light.
  • The opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Internal access to the gym is from the basement bar area.
  • Access into the gym from the basement bar is via 2 medium height steps without handrails or a steep portable ramp with a width of 82cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Castle Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Sky Room

• The Sky Room is available for hire.
• There is level access once inside the centre.
• The door to the room is single, heavy, opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 77cm.
• The floor surface is carpet tiles.
• The room is brightly lit.
• The room is ideal for 8 people.
• Available in the room is a table, height adjustable chairs with armrests, a TV and a flipchart.

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Field Room

• The Field Room is available for hire.
• There is level access once inside the centre.
• The door to the room is single, heavy, opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 77cm.
• The floor surface is carpet tiles.
• The room is brightly lit.
• The room is ideal for 10 people.
• Available in the room is a table, height adjustable chairs with armrests, a TV and a flipchart.

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Sea Room

• The Field Room is available for hire.
• There is level access once inside the centre.
• The door to the room is single, heavy, opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 74cm.
• The floor surface is carpet tiles.
• The room is brightly lit.
• The room is ideal for 12 people.
• Available in the room is a table, height adjustable chairs with armrests, a TV and a flipchart.

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Other Floors (Meeting Rooms)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Picture 1 shows the steps from the basement to the ground floor.
  • Picture 2 shows the steps from the ground floor to the spiral stairs.
  • Picture 3 shows the spiral stairs to the first floor and the Ballroom and bar.
  • The basement bar, the gym and standard toilets are at basement level.
  • The meeting rooms are on the ground floor.
  • The ballroom is on the first floor.
  • There is no lift on this side of the building.

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Accessible Toilet (Ballroom)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the ballroom bar area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 84cm (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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ballroom)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the ballroom bar area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.