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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.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/doncaster-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/castle-park-rugby-stadium-west-stand

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• Comments View
  • The West Stand Hospitality Suite is located on the first floor of the West Stand.

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Opening Times

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

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Location

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

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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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Outside Access (Hospitality Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right within West Stand.
• There is 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 156cm (5ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • The hospitality entrance is 27m from the West Stand entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond the hospitality entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the hospitality entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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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 in the suites, depending on the booking / event.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are a set of double doors to enter that open towards you, are double, heavy and 160cm wide when you exit the lift. Beyond the door there is a long corridor giving access to the Clubhouse Suite and the Woodside Suite.
  • The doors to access the suites open towards you, are double and heavy with a width of 160cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Club House & Woodside Suites)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the first floor.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is 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 47m (51yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Sports Ground (Hospitality Seating Area)

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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.
  • There is access by lift.
  • Wheelchair seating is located in the west stand hospitality area.
  • 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 off the main corridor in the west stand hospitality area.
  • There is not an audio description service.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female)

• 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the West Stand.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is a female facility.
  • 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 153cm x 223cm (5ft x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male)

• 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the West Stand.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is a male facility.
  • 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 153cm x 223cm (5ft x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor of the West Stand.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • 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 on the first floor of the West Stand.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • 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.