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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Kinesis Room, spa area, swimming pool and vending area.

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  • For information on classes and prices please refer to the website.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Stevenage.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located either side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 490cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are two areas of the car park to either side of the venue.
  • There are four blue badge bays in the area to your left when you face the venue and five in the area to your right.
  • Those to the left (photographs 2 and 3), have the dimensions described above.
  • Those to the right (Photograph 4), have dimensions of 355cm X 490cm.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:30.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:30.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:30.
• Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 07:00 - 16:00.

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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 main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Photographs 2, 3 and 4 show the Spa Area.
  • Photograph 3 shows the Steam Room in which visibility is extremely limited.
  • Photograph 4 shows the sauna to which there is limited maneuvering space.

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Vending Area

• There is a seating area located to your right on entrance.
• The tables have a height of 70cm and are not permanently fixed.
• The chairs all have armrests and are not permanently fixed.
• There are vending machines offering snacks as well as hot and cold drinks.
• Both the cold drinks dispensing machines controls are under 120cm high.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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  • To access the shallow pool there are six steps with handrails on either side (photograph 2).

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are viewing balcony.
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  • The viewing balcony can be seen in photograph 3.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Village - Pool Area)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the rear of the venue.
• The facility is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 195cm x 205cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 208cm (6ft 10in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Pool Area)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the venue.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • There are baby change tables at the height of 88cm available in some of the cubicles.
  • There are both individual and communal showers available.
  • The facility leads directly into the pool area.

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Standard Changing Room (Spa Area)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the spa facilities.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the venue.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • There is also a separate unisex shower available.
  • There are separate female and male changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet (Reception)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, pictorial, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 208cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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.
  • 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Spa Area)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• 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 located in the spa area.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 208cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not 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 not 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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.
  • 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are additional female and male toilets in the pool area.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.