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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Victoria Hall.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Low Moor.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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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 to the rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 280cm x 470cm (9ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 44m (48yd 4in) 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at the poolside.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • The door from reception to the poolside is single and heavy.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is 85cm wide.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediatley as you enter the pool area from reception.
• There is/are 1 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The area around the pool has uneven surfaces.

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Level Change (Viewing Gallery)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the pool.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the the pool.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy slope immediatley as you enter the changing room.
  • There is one deep step with handrails on both sides leading from the changing area showers to the pool
  • There are also changing cubicles which are to the left of the pool.
  • There is a larger changing cubicle with a baby changing facility.
  • Lockers are situated opposite the pool entrance.
  • Similar male facilities are located to the right of the pool.

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Standard Shower (Unisex)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right of the pool.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is one deep step with handrails on both sides leading to the facilities from the pool.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• 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 in the shower area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the shower area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • It is possible for customers to use the accessible toilet in Victoria Hall.
  • This can be accessed, with staff assistance, from the car park.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.