Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- 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.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest step-free train station is Kilmarnock.
- The nearest bus station is Kilmarnock.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- 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.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Service
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- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Service
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- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Service
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- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
