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Location

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

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 520cm (12ft 6in x 17ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main 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.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

Reception

The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable 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 welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 210cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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.
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 80cm (2ft 7in).