Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
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- Bank Holiday opening times are 8:00 - 20:00.
- The club is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is York.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 460cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is also designated parent and child parking.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the venue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm.
- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm.
Reception (Main 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 high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- There is a turnstile at reception with a single gate for wheelchair users and prams (photograph 3).
- The gate opens away from you, is 100cm wide and is operated by reception.
- The touch screen is located beyond the barriers for access to the clubs program system (photograph 4).
- The height to the top of the touch screen is 142cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the reception area, café and fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter, immediately beyond the security barriers.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is an adults only seating area in the café as shown in photographs 5, 6, 7.
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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- The fitness pool has a depth of 1.2m.
- There is a smaller shallow pool with steps to enter.
- The steps have handrails on both sides.
- There is a jacuzzi pool.
- The jacuzzi pool is accessed by 3 steps.
- There is a single handrails at the steps.
- There are benches around the small pool.
- The wet side chair is located within the accessible toilet in the accessible and family changing room.
Steam Room and Sauna
- There is a steam room and a sauna adjacent to the jacuzzi pool.
- The steam room has a single level of seating.
- The sauna has 2 levels of seating.
- There is not a designated space for a wheelchair user.
Standard Changing Room (Accessible and Family Changing Room)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the far right of the building as you enter, beyond the café.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are 2 accessible lockers.
- The lockers have space for a wheelchair user underneath.
- The recess is 86cm high and 54cm deep.
- The height to the lock is 100cm.
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 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the venue.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are 2 private changing cubicles.
- There is an adult only changing area which can be curtained off.
- There are similar male standard changing rooms.
- The male changing rooms are located next to the lift.
- The male changing rooms are 11m from the main entrance, 5m from the reception desk and 1m from the swimming pool.
Accessible Toilet (Accessible and Family Changing Room)
- 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 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the accessible and family changing room.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 249cm x 224cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 184cm (6ft).
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilet - Accessible and Family Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet in the accessible and family changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; a dropdown rails and lever turn mixer controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Baby Change
- There are 5 large cubicles in the accessible and family changing rooms.
- Each of the large cubicles has a baby change table in them.
- The height of the baby change tables when extended is 102cm.
- Each of the large cubicles has a baby seat in them.
- The height of the baby seats when extended is 91cm.
- Each of the large cubicles has a bench.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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 medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the security barriers to the left, between the reception desk and male changing room.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 145cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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 medium.
Reception (Fitness Suite - First Floor)
- The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
Fitness Suite (First Floor)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are not doors into the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is in house training.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes cable pulley machines, free weights and upper body machines.
- A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
- Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There is a spin studio, a mind and body studio, a fitness studio and a hair and beauty salon off the main fitness suite.
Accessible Toilet (Fitness Studio - First Floor)
- 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 located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 221cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units.
- 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- 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 bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds outside the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.