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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Rugby Club changing rooms, a bar, and a function room.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; rugby pitches and stands.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the bar area.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floor.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet on the ground floor on the left in the bar area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Durham Rugby Club is just outside the city centre on the banks of the River Wear and can be access by the A690 and A691.
  • Blue Badge parking bays and standard parking bays are available in front of the Rugby Club.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is Magistrates Court which is 320 metres away on Whinney Hill with direct links to Arnison Centre and the University Hospital of Durham. The bus number is 59 indiGo.
  • For more information on Go North East please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is 2.3 miles from the Rugby Club and has direct links to Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool and London Kings Cross.
  • For more information on Cross Country Trains please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building 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.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the building.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Pitch Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the pitch side at the rear of the club house.
  • This entrance gives access to The lower ground floor changing rooms, showers and gym.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to the lower and first floors.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 64m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the showers, changing rooms, gym and function room.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located straight ahead as you enter from the ground floor entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • The opening width is under 75cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards and handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access to the additional seating area is via a 18cm step.
  • Additional seating is available on the balcony.
• Comments View
  • There are picnic benches available on the pitch side.

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Eating and Drinking (First Floor Function Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • The opening width is under 75cm.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 107cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 64cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 42cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • The bar area on the first floor is mainly for functions or meetings.

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Gym (Pitch Side Lower Ground Floor)

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Shower (Pitch Side)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing room areas both side as you enter via the pitch side.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a 17cm step into the shower area.

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Standard Changing Room (Seniors)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the left as you enter from the pitch side.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 10m from the pitch side entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 77cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 330cm x 550cm.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; hooks and benches.
  • This is an interchangeable between male and female changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
  • There are Junior and Senior changing rooms available. The Junior changing room is to the right as you enter via pitch side and the Senior changing room is to the left. There is a treatment bench in one of the changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left as the bar area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 235cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 114cm.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is accessed through a door which leads to both the accessible toilet and the female toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the left as you enter the ground floor bar area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the left as you enter via the pitch side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.