Access Guide

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Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Watton-at-Stone.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the right of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 600cm (16ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- 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.

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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

Second set of doors View
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 light.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.

Reception

The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played at various times.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

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

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets that were surveyed are located in the main corridor.
- The unisex toilet(s) is/are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facility

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
Baby change facilities are located in a room to the left of the accessible toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).