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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include children's services and adults learning.
Services / facilities within the grounds include a play area.

Location

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

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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 available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in the roads surrounding the centre.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is a bollard that can be removed to allow Blue Badge parking.

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 automatically (towards you).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located between the two sets of doors.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Reception

The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

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

Level Change (Adult Training Room)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located on the corridor leading to the adult training room.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 226cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 good.
- There is a good 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 within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).