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Trafford Cricket Centre

Talbot Road, Stretford, M16 0PX

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Trafford Cricket Centre is located on the south side of the ground.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: cricket nets, gym equipment, teaching rooms, and changing areas with showers.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some of the first floor teaching rooms.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance, next to the changing rooms at the front of the main hall.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, in the changing rooms.

Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Trafford Cricket Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Trafford Cricket Centre Reception)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left after you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Area (Main Hall)

  • The hall is located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: cricket nets and gym equipment.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Changing Area (Changing 3)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the left from the entrance, then to the right at the front of the main hall.
    • The distance from the entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: showers and a changing bench.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 12cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 18m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 117cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 121cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead from the entrance.
  • The ground first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Seating Area (First Floor Lift Lobby)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located on the first floor, ahead from the lift and at the top of the stairs.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Area (First Floor Cricket Gallery)

  • The gallery is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not step-free access throughout.
  • There is stepped access to the upper gallery level.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Training Classroom)

  • The room is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight slope.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.