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Leisure Facilities Introduction

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Holiday Inn Runcorn AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Holiday Inn Runcorn - Conference Facilities AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Leisure Facilities Information View
  • The leisure facilities are located to the left of the hotel.
  • The leisure facilities can be accessed from the hotel.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The hotel is located on the outskirts of Runcorn, just off Junction 12 of the M56. The hotel is located on Wood Lane, off the A56.
  • This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on the A56, approximately 350 metres from the hotel.
  • For more information on buses in the North West please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Runcorn.
  • Runcorn Station is situated in the centre of Runcorn, located approximately 4 miles from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas surrounding the hotel.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the front and rear of the hotel.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 364cm x 602cm (11ft 11in x 19ft 9in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the side accessible entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off points(s) is/are located in front of the side accessible entrance and in front of the main entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
• Comments View
  • Please register your car's registration at reception desk
  • There is a barrier to enter the front car park.
  • The front barrier raises automatically.
  • There is a barrier to exit the car park.
  • The exit barrier is operated by a keypad.
  • The code for the exit barrier is obtained from a member of staff at reception.

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Opening Times (Leisure Facilities)

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 22:00.

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Outside Access (Leisure Facilities External Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the leisure facilities building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Step(s) (Car Park to Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
• The step(s) is/are used to access The steps lead from the car park and access the area in front of the main entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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• Comments View
  • These steps can be avoided by using the drop off point at the main hotel entrance.

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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 hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 194cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 185cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 218cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The bell is located on the wall to the left between the first and second set of doors (shown in photograph 2).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the far end of the hotel when you enter via the side entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 44m from the side entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the hotel when you enter via the side entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 102cm (4ft 5in x 3ft 4in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (Leisure Facilities Internal Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 11 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the leisure facilities external entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the leisure facilities external entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Comments View
  • The waiting area is located between the first and second set of external entrance doors.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located ahead as you enter.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the leisure facilities external entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the hotel.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes treadmills, free weights and rowing machines.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Entrance (Swimming Pool)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the fitness suite, to the left of reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• Comments View
  • This door is used as the accessible entrance to the swimming pool and avoids the steps created by the foot washing well in the standard changing rooms.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not 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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 4 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Step(s) (Swimming Pool)

• There is/are 2 step(s) located leading from the changing area to the pool.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (between 11cm - 17cm).
• There are not handrails at the step(s).
• There is not a portable ramp available to overcome the step(s).
• There is not an intercom/bell available to help gain assistance.

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• Comments View
  • The steps are created by a foot washing well to access the swimming pool.
  • There is one step down and one step up.
  • These steps can be avoided by using the pool entrance to the left of reception.

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Changing Area (Male)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the rear of the fitness suite.
  • The changing area is approximately 6m from the leisure facilities external entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 6m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 1m from the fitness suite.
  • There is step free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers, standard toilets and baby change facilities.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step free access to the shower facilities.
  • Fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 197cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
  • There is a flip down/tip up seat for the shower(s).
  • The height of the flip down/tip up or fixed seat is 43cm.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm.