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Location

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

Opening Times

Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

Comments View
- Please refer to their website for opening hours.
- Group sessions can be booked with the venue.

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 and side of the main building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on Graham Street.
There is not level access into the venue.
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 double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 310cm (10ft 2in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
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 low.

Comments View
- The first photograph shows the level access onto the jetty, however due to movement there may be a gap between the bank and the jetty.
- The second photograph shows the access onto one of the boats.
- A portable ramp is available for access to the narrow boat, and once on the narrow boat there is a chairlift for access to the inside of the boat.

Standard Changing Room (Male)

Photos

There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the jetty.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main courtyard.
There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
There is not level access to the shower facilities.
The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.

Comments View
- Similar female changing rooms are located next door.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as your enter the venue.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 177cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 117cm (3ft 10in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 your enter the venue.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are low.