Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Hykeham Train Station.
- The nearest bus station is Lincoln Central Bus Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is an alternative entrance from the rear, which is stepped.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- Facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the venue, in the sports bar area.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the venue, in the restaurant and dining area.
- The male and female standard toilet facilities are located on the right side of the venue, in the sports bar area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Guests are invited to enter their registration number on the tablet near the bar/entrance to qualify for free parking.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Restaurant and Dining Area
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant and dining area is located to the left after entering.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on an online app.
- Menus are handheld, online and available on a mobile phone app.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the centre of the venue.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a card machine on the bar at a fixed height.
- There is a cutlery counter at a height of 84cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Sports Bar Area
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Location and Access
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- The sports bar area is located to the right after entering.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on an online app.
- Menus are handheld, online and available on a mobile phone app.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a card machine on the bar at a fixed height.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of the venue, in the sports bar area.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 91cm 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Beer Garden and Outside Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The beer garden and outside seating area is located to the rear and side of the venue.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
