Access Guide
Access To (Dippy's Land)
- The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
Entrance (Guest Services)
- This entrance is located to the right of Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Guest Services)
- The reception is located at the front of in the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play building.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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.
Entrance (Roarr Store)
- This entrance is located on the right as you enter the venue via admissions.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors has a low visual contrast.
Shop Floor (Roarr Store)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Roarr Store)
- The counter is located on the right as you enter the store.
- The distance from the Roarr Store entrance is 20m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Exit (Roarr Store)
- The exit area is clearly signed.
- There are double manual doors at this exit.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- There is step-free level access as you exit.
Outdoor Spaces (Dippy's Splash Zone, Outdoor Adventure Play, Tiny Terrosaurs)
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and a toilet block.
- Additional facilities in this area include: Water park .
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac and wood bark.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, but is less than 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing, balancing, crawling and viewing.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dippy's Splash Zone - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at Dippy's Splash Zone.
- The distance from Dippy's Splash Zone entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 249cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Outdoor Spaces (Lost World A-Mazing Adventure, Dippy LIVE, Dippy's Raceway)
- Additional facilities in this area include: maze, stage, and raceway .
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, wood bark, gravel and decking.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Lost World A-Mazing Adventure has slight slopes throughout and a bridge with steep slopes in the centre of the maze.
There is a rope bridge with a width of 69cm in the maze.
There is a slight level change of approximately 4cm at the entrance to Dippy's Raceway. - The following areas have stepped access: Rope bridge in the maze with 3 unmarked steps and no handrails at one end.
There are 3 unmarked steps with a handrail on the right to access the stage. - There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have narrow gaps.
- There is a rope bridge with a width of 69cm in the maze.
There is an alternative route to avoid this.
Outdoor Spaces (Assault-O-Saurus, X-Tinction, Climb-a-Saurus)
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and woodland.
- Additional facilities in this area include: assault course and fossil dig .
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, wood bark, sand and decking.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: X-Tinction and Climb-a-Saurus.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
- The following play experiences are available: sliding, climbing, balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), fitness and social play.
Outdoor Spaces (Jurassic Putt Crazy Golf, Pterodactyl's Treehouse)
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
- Additional facilities in this area include: crazy golf .
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, wood bark, grass and loose stones.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some holes at Jurassic Putt Crazy Golf.
- The following areas have stepped access: some holes at Jurassic Putt Crazy Golf and Pterodactyl's Treehouse.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces and narrow gaps.
- The paths have narrow gaps and uneven surfaces.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
- The following play experiences are available: sliding, climbing, balancing, crawling and viewing.
Room (Dippy-Ville)
- The room is located to the right as you enter.
- The distance from main entrance is 150m.
- The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
- 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 with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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 room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dippy Ville - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter Dippy Ville.
- The distance from Dippy Ville entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high 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 152cm (width) x 212cm (depth) and there is 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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around (Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the soft play areas and slides.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise.
- Wayfinding and dementia-friendly signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Dinomite Cafe)
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Location and Service
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- The café is on the left as you enter the Dinomite Indoor Play area.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
- 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 service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the tray rail is 84cm.
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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 high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The seating and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Play entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, a slight ramp or slope and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located on the right as you enter the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play area entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access .
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door is easy to open.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a baby changing table available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Entrance (Dippy's Theatre)
- This entrance is located at the far end of Dippy's Land on the left.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Designated Seating (Dippy's Theatre)
- The distance from Dippy's Theatre entance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the designated seating has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 141cm.
- Companions sit behind you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- The seating is fixed.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).
- There is no designated seating area in the theatre.
Wheelchair users are permitted to use the area in front of the first row.
Eating and Drinking (Dippy's Pizza and Fries)
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Location and Service
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- Dippy's Pizza and Fries is located to the left of the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- 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 service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The seating and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Counter (Raz's Coffee Stop)
- The counter is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 25m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
Counter (Paris' Doughnuts)
- The counter is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 30m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
Counter (Terry's Splash Supplies)
- The counter is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 50m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is background noise in this area.
Seating Area (Plaza Picnic Area)
- The seating area is located just beyond the main entrance on the left.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The seating and tables 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.
- There are indoor picnic areas nearby at Dippy's Indoor Picnic area and Cretaceous Cavern Indoor Picnic area.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left of Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play building.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance is 37m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 295cm (width) x 430cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 146cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 111cm.
- There is a lever flush on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 186cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 102cm and 127cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Room (Quiet Room)
- The room is located on the left hand side of Dinomite Indoor Play building.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Play entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance, Dippy's Splash Zone, Dippy Ville, Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- There are 2 toilets with adaptations with left hand transfer and 3 with right hand transfer.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The shared toilet facilities are located Dippy's Splash Zone.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play .
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the left of Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play building.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance, Dippy Ville, Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter, to the left of the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance is 95m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high 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 175cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is 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 spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance.
- The distance from the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low 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 160cm (width) x 219cm (depth) and there is 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 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 116cm 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 low at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play building exterior)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the right of the Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance.
- The distance from Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access .
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door requires effort to open.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access .
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door is easy to open.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
