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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include fitness suites, a leisure pool with a sloping beach and flume, 2 spa pools, sauna, steam room and changing facilities.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Upper Holloway.
• The nearest underground station is Archway.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 480cm (6ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in MacDonald Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a separate exit to the building located to the right of the main entrance which has a width of 118cm.
  • This can be seen in photograph 3.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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• Comments View
  • There are barriers to enter the main area of the leisure centre from the reception.
  • The larger barrier has a width of 95cm and the smaller one has a width of 65cm.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Gym and Swimming Pool Changing Rooms)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the building.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the building.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The accessible changing rooms do not require use of the level change to access them.
  • There is a steep ramp with a width of 110cm to access the swimming pool directly from the foyer area. At the time of research, it was not possible to survey this area.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is 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 are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• The ladder does not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left, past the barriers at reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 128cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite (Gym - First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 122cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Other Floors (Gym)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2.
  • 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 bright.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are an additional gym area.

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Standard Changing Room (Gym)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the building on the ground floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate female and male changing rooms.
  • The gym changing rooms can only be accessed via steps or a steep ramp.
  • The gym is located on the first floor and can be accessed from the changing room via the lift.
  • There is an ambulant toilet available within the changing room.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the building.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The changing room exits directly into the poolside area.
  • There is a baby change with the changing room area at a height of 88cm as shown in photograph 2.
  • There are ambulant toilets available within the swimming pool changing room as shown in photograph 3.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the dry changing room area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within in the dry changing room area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets located in the female and male areas of the wet changing rooms.
  • These include ambulant cubicles such as the one shown in photograph 3.

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Accessible Changing Room (Left)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you pass through the reception barriers.
• The facility is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 226cm x 350cm (7ft 5in x 11ft 6in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• 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 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail available in the shower.
  • The bench within the changing room is a flip down bench as shown in photograph 3.
  • There a portable hoist in the changing room as shown in photograph 4.
  • There is a wet side chair available in the changing room as can be seen in photograph 4.

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Accessible Changing Room (Right)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left after you pass through the reception barriers.
• The facility is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 350cm (7ft 7in x 11ft 6in).
• There is not a lateral transfer space.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• 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 not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • The distance between the toilet and the shower to the right of the toilet is 48cm.
  • There is a flip down seat in the cubicle with grab rails and a drop down rail at a height of 38cm as shown in photograph 3.
  • There is a wet side chair available as can be seen in photograph 3.

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Additional Info

• 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 can be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.