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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: gym, sports hall, studio and swimming pool.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Horley.
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • The ground and first can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: The manual wheelchair can be borrowed to travel from the changing room with adaptations to poolside.
  • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and Braille (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side and rear of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • 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 15m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Access To (Main Entrance)

• The distance from the nearest blue badge space is 15m.
• The most accessible route has bollards, doors permanently held open, step-free level access and automatic doors.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the side of the venue.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is not 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 automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 220cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left of the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to reception has bollards, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 130cm from the floor.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• 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: benches.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which open automatically.

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Getting Around (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The ground floor has the following facilities: swim changing rooms, swimming pools, toilets and sports hall.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Swim Changing Rooms)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the right of the reception desk.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, automatic doors and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include a mirror and an emergency alarm.
• The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is no shower seat.
• There is a grab rail for the shower.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located at the far end of the standard changing rooms on the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a wheel-in shower, a changing table/bench, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, a wash basin, a toilet, a dry seat for changing and a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses all areas.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 239cm (width) x 345cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (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.
  • 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 91cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 149cm and 149cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception desk .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, automatic doors and manual doors.
  • 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 98cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm (width) x 225cm (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 133cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 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 medium 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 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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 68cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Pool (Main)

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Access into the water is via a ramp or steps.
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• There are 7 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: submersible wheelchair.

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Pool (Leisure)

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool is staffed at all times.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter the venue, to the left of the stairs.
• The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 99cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter the venue.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Getting Around (First Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The first floor has the following facilities: dry changing rooms, gym, studio and sports hall viewing.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Changing Rooms)

• The changing room surveyed is located on the first floor along the corridor opposite the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and an emergency alarm.
• The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are sensor.
• There is a flip-down shower seat.
• There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • 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 99cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a toilet.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 240cm (width) x 280cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (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 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 117cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard changing and toilets on the ground and first floors.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the changing rooms on the ground floor.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the changing rooms on the first floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the changing rooms on the ground and first floors.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the changing rooms on the first floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the changing rooms on the ground and first floors.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing rooms on the ground and first floors.

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Exit

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single automatic gate at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic gate.
• The second door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.