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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a cafe, meeting room and player changing rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the football pitch, seating areas and standard toilets.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 570cm (9ft 2in x 18ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the club house entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the club house entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The bays are not marked as such but are reserved for Blue Badge holders on match days.

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Outside Access (Club House)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • On match days, the club entrance is used for players and officals only.

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Level Change (Club House)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the club house entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• 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.

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Outside Access (Football Stadium Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • The gate to the left of the turnstyles is manned by marshals on match days to allow access for wheelchair users.

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Level Change (Football Stadium Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Football Stadium Entrance)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Approach to Football Stadium)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the football stadium.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • The route from the accessible entrance to the stadium is via a tarmac pathway with two dropped kerbs that cross a tarmac road.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 108m.

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Sports Ground

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located in the south side of the ground.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 175m (191yd 1ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located within the visitors changing room in the club house.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • There are two covered areas on the north side of the football ground.

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Football Ground

• There is a tarmac pathway that runs all around the edge of the football pitch.
• There is an enclosed standing area to the west side of the football pitch.

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Outside Access (Linnets Den Cafe)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • The cafe entrance is immediately beyond the accessible entrance, approx 4m from the gate.
  • The entrance is at the side of the clubhouse and a steward is on duty on match days.

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Eating and Drinking (Linnets Den Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located within the club house.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the pathway to the football ground.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Linnets Den Cafe entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the visitors changing room.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 160cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are poor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.