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Harrogate Convention Centre - Car Park 2

Springfield Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2HR

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Getting to Harrogate Convention Centre and General Information

Car Parking Information

Parking (Car Park 2)

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located beneath Studio 1 and 2 of the Convention Centre.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 200cm (6ft 7in).
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is an additional car park for visitors.
    • Car Park 1 is located further along Springfield Avenue.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 500cm (8ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
    • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift lobby.
    • Please Note - the lift will not always be available for an event within the venue if the Studios are not in use, therefore please use Entrance 1.

Lift (Between Car Park 2, Studio 1 and Studio 2)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located between Car Park 2, Studio 1 and Studio 2.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B (Car Park 2), G (Studio 2) and 1 (Studio 1).
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
  • There are two sets of double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement level.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
  • The clear door width is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 270cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 10in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Please Note - only one set of lift doors are used, they are not separate entry and exit doors.
    • The lift will only be available when the Studios are in use.

Stairs (Between Car Park 2, Studio 1 and Studio 2)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located between Car Park 2, Studio 1 and Studio 2.
    • There are two sets of double doors from the car park to the stairwell on the basement level.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B (Car Park 2), G (Studio 2) and 1 (Studio 1).
    • There are 20+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.