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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Bewbush Centre and Bewbush Youth Centre.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Bewbush Park.
• Related link The Bewbush Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/crawley-borough-council/access-guides/the-bewbush-centre
• Related link Bewbush Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/crawley-borough-council/access-guides/bewbush-park
• Related link The Bewbush Centre - Everyone Active.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/crawley-borough-council/access-guides/the-bewbush-centre-everyone-active

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Crawley.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ifield.

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Parking (Dorsten Square)

• 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 in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Bewbush Centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Bewbush Centre 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 dropped kerbs.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Bewbush Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • 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 143cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located within the entrance threshold.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
• Comments View
  • There are also 2 clearly marked steps located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm and there are handrails on both sides.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.

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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 venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Everyone Active Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter the Bewbush Centre.
• 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 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Bewbush Centre entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• The standard height for tables is 76cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 snacks.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (April 2025), the café was not serving hot food.

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Entrance (Gym)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the Bewbush Centre.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter the Bewbush Centre.
  • The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Bewbush Centre entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is disability awareness training.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes the recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, leg curl and free weights.
  • 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.

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Level Change (Weights Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the gym.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a steep ramp to access the same area of the gym, but this can be avoided by using the slight ramp.

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Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the gym entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the gym.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear of the gym.
• 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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Standard Shower (Male and Female)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female changing rooms.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Gym - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the gym entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the gym.
  • There is not 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 274cm x 230cm (8ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 174cm (5ft 9in).
  • 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the toilet with adaptations.
• 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the gym on the right and left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the gym entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.