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Introduction

• Related link Castle Park Rugby Stadium - Club House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/doncaster-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/castle-park-rugby-stadium-club-house
• Related link Castle Park Rugby Stadium - North, East Terraces and South Stand.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/doncaster-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/castle-park-rugby-stadium-north-east-terraces-and-south-stand
• Related link Castle Park Rugby Stadium - West Stand Hospitality.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/doncaster-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/castle-park-rugby-stadium-west-stand-hospitality

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 is located off Armthorpe Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 57m (62yd 1ft) from the stadium entrance gate 6.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 98m (107yd 6in) from the stadium entrance gate 6.
  • 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 and block 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.
• Comments View
  • On match days there is an overspill carpark along Armthorpe Road. The surface of the overspill car park is loose chippings.

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Outside Access (Stadium Entrance Gate 6)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the De Mulder Lloyd Stand.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • Stewards are available for assistance on match days.

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Level Change (Stadium Entrance Gate 6)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Outside Access (West Stand Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • The West Stand is also known as the De Mulder Lloyd Stand. The entrance to the stand is 32m to the right from the main entrance gate 6 of the stadium.
  • On match days the entrance has a steward on duty to assist if required.

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Level Change (West Stand Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Inside Access (Rear of West Stand)

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

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Stand Entrance / Exit Gates

• There are 2 entrance /exit gates to the rear of the stand. Gate 1 gives access to seating in rows A-K; 1-96 and gate 2 gives access to seating in rows A-K;96-190. The doors are double, 180cm wide and held open on match days. There is a steward on duty to assist if required.

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Sports Ground

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the front of row k.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 56m (61yd 9in).
  • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the seating area.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • Mobility impaired walkers have access to the pathway at the front of the West Stand. Row K is also made available to mobility impaired walkers.

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Eating and Drinking (The Longest Bar In Yorkshire)

• The following information is for the cafe/bar.
• The cafe/bar is located in the West Stand.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the West Stand entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance / Exit Gate 1-96)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance / exit gate 1-96.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the West Stand.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 226cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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).
• 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 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance / Exit Gate 1-96)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the West Stand.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance / exit gate 1-96.
  • 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 bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the West Stand.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance / exit gate 1-96.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance / Exit Gate 96-190)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• 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 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance / exit gate 96-190.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the West Stand.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 226cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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).
• 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 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • 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 external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance / Exit Gate 96-190)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the West Stand.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the entrance / exit gate 96-190.
  • 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 bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the West stand.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance / exit gate 96-190.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.