Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Crawley.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Crawley.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Kingsgate Car Park.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located just beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Gym Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located just beyond the lift.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- The door is automatic.
- The door overcomes the portals.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the reception desk.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the fitness suite.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 265cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
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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 grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shower)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the toilets.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- Other facilities available are a dropdown rail.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The female changing rooms are located on the floor above the fitness suite.
- The male changing rooms are to the left of the reception.
- The accessible toilet can be used as a changing room if the female changing room cannot be accessed.
Level Change (Standard Changing Rooms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the male standard changing room.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the female standard changing room.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the standard changing room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.