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Hatfield Swim Centre

Lemsford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0EB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Hatfield Swim Centre is a public leisure facility located near Hatfield town centre.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a main swimming pool, a learning pool, splash pool, and diving boards.
    • There are also viewing galleries available, plus a gym, fitness studio, and a health suite.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the jacuzzis in the Health Suite, and the swimming pool viewing balconies on the first floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the members area on the ground floor, and within the changing village.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed via a standard lift.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor within the changing village, in the member's area; and on the first floor, to the right of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations in the changing village has a transfer space on the right-hand side. The toilets with adaptations in the member's area and on the first floor have a transfer space on the left-hand side.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within each of the female and male standard shower areas in the changing village, and also on the first floor .
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor within the members area.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor within the changing village.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor within the changing village, and also within the members area.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor within the changing village.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor within the toilet with adaptations in the changing village, and within the toilet with adaptations in the members area .
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing village on the ground floor.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is a public car park located off Lemsford Road, next to the Swim Centre.
    • The name of the car park is Lemsford Road car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the centre of the building off Lemsford Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 199cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right after the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
    • There are separate security barriers for the members area, on the left after the main entrance; and for the changing village, on the right after the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the jacuzzis in the Health Suite, and the swimming pool viewing balconies on the first floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the members area on the ground floor, the changing village, plus all pool side areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Access To (Changing Village and Swimming Pool)

  • The changing village is located straight ahead after the right-hand security barriers at reception.
  • The distance from the security barriers is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a slope with a slight gradient immediately after the entrance doorway.

Swimming Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The swimming pool area is accessed via the shared changing village.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: all poolside areas.
    • Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests and a seated viewing balcony (with stepped access).
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The seated viewing balcony is on the first floor. There is also a seated viewing area on the first floor with step-free access via lift.
    • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
    • Alternatively, access into the water is via 5 steps or a ladder.
    • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist, a wet side chair and a submersible wheelchair.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: a learner pool for swimming lessons and a splash pool for younger children.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left after the main entrance, after the barriers to the members area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the left after the main entrance, after the barriers to the members area.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the first floor, straight ahead from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is also an entrance with a single manual door next to this entrance.
  • There is a further entrance with double manual doors at the top of the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is 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 room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Changing Village)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located within the changing village on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance to the changing village is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has slight slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • 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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a baby changing table.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 400cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Village - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the changing village on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance to the changing village is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 233cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a pull chain flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.