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Location

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

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 side and rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 44m (48yd 4in) 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- 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.

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 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) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

Reception

The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed 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.
The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.

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 approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 245cm (4ft 11in x 8ft).
- There is not 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
Comments View
- The accessible toilet also serves as a standard unisex toilet.