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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include a cafe and a bar and standard changing rooms.
Services / facilities within the grounds include four turf football pitches and one artificial football pitch.

Opening Times

Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Leicester.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Leicester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.

Venue Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 373cm x 602cm (12ft 3in x 19ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 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.
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Patio Door Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Comments View
- There are two identical sets of double doors at this entrance.

Outside Access (Changing Room Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played occasionally.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Room No. 6)

There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on both sides of the main corridor.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the external football pitches.
There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

Comments View
- There are 7 other similar changing rooms.

Standard Shower (Changing Room No. 6)

Shower facilities are available.
The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Comments View
- The other changing rooms have similar shower facilities.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor at the front of the building.
- There is level access to this 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 218cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab 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 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 48cm (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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There is a baby change table in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor to the left of the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There are also standard toilets located within each of the eight sets of changing rooms.