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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Bewbush Centre.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include The Bewbush Youth Centre, Bewbush Park.
• Related link The Bewbush Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/bewbush-centre

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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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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • 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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Gym Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located within the Bewbush Centre.
  • The fitness suite is 2m (6ft 7in) from the gym 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.
  • 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.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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 varied.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available are adapted toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the gym entrance.
• The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the gym.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the gym.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the gym.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 274cm x 230cm (8ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 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 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 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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the gym.
  • The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the gym entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 various locations around the centre.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.