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Shipley Swimming Pool

Alexandra Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3ER

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include main swimming pool, children's swimming pool and Fitness Space Gym.

Location

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

Opening Times (Gym)

  • Monday 09:00 - 20:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 19:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

Opening Times (Swimming Pool)

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Shipley Pool.
    • The car park is located in St Pauls Road.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Alexandra Road.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This is a public pay and display car park.
    • The standard parking bays on Alexandra Road are marked widthway only.

Outside Access (Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the Entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • There are two doors side by side at the first and second entrance doors.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 in the Reception Area, Fitness Suite and Poolside.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

  • There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
  • There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
  • There is a wet side chair available.
  • There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • The hoist is hydraulic.
  • There are not steps into the swimming pool.
  • There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
  • Comments View
    • There is a children's pool with 7 shallow steps leading to the water.
    • These steps have handrails on both sides.
    • There is a separate diving pool beyond the main pool.

Accessible Changing Room (Poolside Female)

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located are off the main foyer to the left as you enter.
  • There is an identical male accessible changing room.
  • The facility is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 124cm x 243cm (4ft 1in x 7ft 12in).
  • The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar male accessible changing room to the left.
    • These changing rooms are in a staff only area.
    • Please ask at reception for access.

Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Village)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the Changing Village.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • 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 locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 186cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 1in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 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/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 not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • 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.
    • There is a medium 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 moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the Accessible Toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby chair in the Accessible Toilet.
    • The baby chair is 97cm high when extended.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Village)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Swimming Pool.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located next to the Pool.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located by the Reception Area.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located by the Reception Area.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the Female Toilet.

Viewing Gallery - Children's Pool

  • The viewing gallery on the ground floor is located adjacent to reception.
  • This gallery gives a view of the children's pool.
  • To enter the gallery area there are 4 medium steps with a handrail on the left.
  • There is also 3 deep steps without handrails to access the bench seating.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located adjacent to Reception.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Main 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 99cm x 148cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
  • 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 not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Viewing Gallery - Main Pool

  • This gallery is ahead as you leave the lift on the first floor.
  • There are 6 clearly marked medium steps with handrails on both sides to access the flip down fixed seating.

Fitness Suite (Fitness Space)

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located on the First Floor.
    • The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Lift.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • Level access is by lift.
    • There are doors into the fitness suite.
    • The doors open towards you (pull).
    • The doors are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The opening is 72cm wide.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
    • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
    • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Comments View
    • The door to the fitness suite is double with one leaf locked.

Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located in the main first floor corridor.
  • The facility is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 233cm x 243cm (7ft 8in x 7ft 12in).
  • The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 167cm (5ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) above floor level.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • There is also an emergency alarm in the shower area of this changing room that is tied up out of reach (10cm from the floor).

Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Space)

Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Lift.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Fitness Suite.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main first floor corridor.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The highest locker in the changing room is 155cm.
    • The lowest lockers 26cm.
    • There is a standard male changing room adjacent.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.