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The Garage

34-36 Grange Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 2DD

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is an entertainment complex with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: ten-pin bowling, arcade amusements, Trackman sports simulator/private cinema/karaoke room, adventure golf, go karting, café, bar and restaurant and function suite.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the 10-pin bowling lanes, lower floor adventure golf area, and simulator room.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all holes throughout adventure golf, the upper floor adventure golf level, the first floor go karts area, and the second floor function suite.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the standard toilets.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located through the tunnel to the left of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
    • The signed bays for The Garage customers are located to the right of the car park.
    • There is a designated Blue Badge bay to the left of the car park owned by Buzzworks which is likely to be left unused by their staff at weekends.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the left.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has a television, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the 10-pin bowling lanes, lower floor adventure golf area, and simulator space .
  • The following areas have stepped access: all holes throughout adventure golf, the upper floor adventure golf level, the first floor go-karts area, and the second floor function suite.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches and high stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Area (Ten Pin Bowling)

  • The ten-pin bowling lanes are located down to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: ten pin bowling lanes and sunken seating areas where food and drinks can be ordered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ten-pin bowling lanes.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sunken seating areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Eating and Drinking (Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located to the right as you enter, beyond the reception counter.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open both ways.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 117cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Eating and Drinking (Wimpy)

  • Location and Access View
    • Wimpy is located to the left as you enter beside the ten-pin bowing lanes.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 220cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a touchscreen ordering service, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, digital and available on a touchscreen.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 162cm from the floor.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Area (Adventure Golf)

  • The adventure golf area is located through to the left as you enter, off the stairwell.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: a 9-hole adventure golf area on the lower floor, accessible via lift and a further 9 holes on the upper floor accessed via steps.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some holes.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all holes and the upper floor area.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lift (Adventure Golf - Lower Floor)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the adventure golf area.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and lower ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 99cm (depth).
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The lift is operated by a member of staff.
    The lift bypasses the steps.

Stairs (Adventure Golf - Upper Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the lift on the lower floor.
  • The lower ground and upper ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The 9 holes on the lower floor can be played twice by anyone unable to make it up these stairs to the final 9 holes.

Stairs (Main)

  • The stairs surveyed are located through to the left as you enter.
  • There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are slopes to be aware of leading to the stairs on the ground floor, and on the first floor.

Area (Go Karting - First Floor)

  • The go karts are located ahead from the stairs on the first floor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: a changing area, briefing room, seating and winners' podium area, and the track.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the seating area and track.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Eating and Drinking (The Studio - Function Suite - Second Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The studio is located ahead from the stairs on the second floor.
    • The most accessible route has steps and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 123cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter, within the female toilets.
    • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 166cm (width) x 115cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The baby change in the female toilet table requires a code to unlock, which is available from staff.
    • There is a smaller toilet with adaptations cubicle within the male toilet which does not offer a transfer space.
    • The baby changing table in the male toilet does not require a code.