Access Guide
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.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 520cm (14ft x 17ft).
- The nearest designated bay is 47m (51yd 15in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 80m (87yd 19in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The barrier leaading to the carpark is kept permanently uo.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Hooton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Hooton.
Opening Times (Ticket Office)
- Monday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Tuesday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Wednesday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Thursday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Friday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Saturday 05:25 - 00:30.
- Sunday 07:30 - 00:30.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Reception
- The reception desk is 3m (3yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low in height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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Comments
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- Train tickets are purchased in the shop that is to the left of reception.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of platform 1.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The lift is 60m (66yd) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 185cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- This lift gives access to all platforms.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 18:00-06:00.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located inside the shop.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Merseyrail.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-4.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 2-4.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-4.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.