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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Summerston.

Opening Times

Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
Saturday 09:30 - 14:30.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Gorstan Street Car Park.
- The car park is located on Gorstan Street.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
The width of the door opening is 187cm (6ft 2in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Reception

The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
The lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- There is a single width door to access the reception office.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door opening is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- Alternatively, a member can greet visitors in the foyer.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- Staff here can provide tea and coffee to hall users from a medium height counter, which is opposite reception.

Standard Changing Room

There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the sport hall.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter.
There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
There is level access to the shower facilities.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 172cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 8in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste, non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- Additional standard toilets are located in the standard changing rooms.