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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Biggleswade.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Biggleswade.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 16:30.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 380cm (15ft 5in x 12ft 6in).
- The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Main 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.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Side Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.

Comments View
- The slope bypasses the steps.

Reception

The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the side entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Training Room)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located leading up to the raised section of the building.
There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Comments View
- Training courses can be moved to a more accessible part of the building as required.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the side entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the council chamber.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 184cm (7ft 10in x 6ft 0in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 in the accessible toilet.
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.