Access Guide
Introduction
- The opening times vary depending on matches and events taking place.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Chester.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Chester.
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.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Exit 1.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Exit 3.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Directors 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Directors Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Club Shop 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Club Shop Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Exit Gate 3)
- This information is for the entrance located at the corner of the Red Insure stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- Stewards are positioned here on match days.
- There are similar entrances located around the grounds.
- This entrance is used to overcome the turnstyle.
Outside Access (Exit Gate 12 and Turnstyle 7)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 57cm (1ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are stewards stationed at the entrance on match days to provide assistance.
- This entrance is used by away supporters.
Level Change (Exit Gate 12 and Turnstyle 7)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are similar slopes at the other entrances to the stands.
Outside Access (Exit Gate 13)
- This information is for the entrance located at the corner of North and West Stands.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a steward stationed at this entrance on match days.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The ticket office is located at the front of the Red Insure stand.
Outside Access (The Blues Bar 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (The Blues Bar Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is not available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the The Blues Bar.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
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Comments
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- This area is extremely busy during match days and room to manoeuvre may be limited.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users have separate seating areas.
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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.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the front of The Red Insure 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 7m (3in).
- The accessible toilet is located along the concourse.
- There is not an audio description service.
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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 corner of the Centurion Community 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 9m (9yd 2ft).
- The accessible toilet is located along the concourse.
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Comments
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- Live Audio Commentary may be available for some matches. Please contact the venue in advance to find out.
- The Harry Mcnally Stand is a standing terrace.
- There is no accessible toilet in the South or Harry Mcnally Stands.
- There are 4 designated seating areas on the East and 4 on the South Stand.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the building and stadium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Mobility scooters are permitted however, manoeuvring space may be limited on match days.
Level Change (Stand - Concourse)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the concourse to the seating.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are similar ramps leading from the concourse to the seating areas in all stands.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located throughout the stadium.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Red Insure Stand)
- 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the designated seating.
- This accessible toilet is located along the concourse.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not 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 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Away Stand)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the designated seating.
- This accessible toilet is located along the concourse.
- 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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet located in the home supporters section of the West Stand.
- The lateral transfer space is on the left.
- There is a similar adapted toilet located on the north west corner of The Exacta Stand.
Toilet with Adaptations (Bar)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Blues Bar entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the bar.
- 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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 poor.
- There is a low 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 medium.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.