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Leisure Facilities Introduction

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Holiday Inn Swindon AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Leisure Facilities Information View
  • The leisure facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the right as you pass reception.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This hotel is located on the outskirts of Swindon, just off Junction 15 of the M4. The hotel is located on the A4259.
  • This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on the A4259, approximately 150 metres from the hotel.
  • For more information on buses in Wiltshire please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Swindon.
  • Swindon Station is situated in the centre of Swindon, located approximately 2.9 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 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 not 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 are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
  • Additional standard parking is available to the right and rear of the hotel.
• 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 358cm x 600cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • 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 tarmac and concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the hotel entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • Guests have to register their vehicle registration number on the touchscreen at reception to avoid a parking fine.
  • The height of the touchscreen is 144cm.

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Opening Times

• 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 - 21:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 21:00.

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Outside Access (Hotel 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 step-free 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 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • 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 118cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the hotel from the reception area.
  • This level change is located just past the reception desk and leads to the main hotel (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, laminate and stone.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception, bar and restaurant areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance loops are located at the main reception desk, in the bar, and in the Lambourn Suite meeting room.

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Entrance (Leisure Facilities)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor in the corridor to the right just past the hotel reception desk.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities 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 a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter.
  • The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) from the leisure facilities 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 rowing machines and free weights.
  • 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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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 not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • There is no lifeguard on duty at this pool.
  • There is an emergency telephone.
  • The height of the emergency telephone is 148cm.

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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 right as you enter the fitness suite.
  • The changing area is approximately 5m from the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 4m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 8m from the swimming pool.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • 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 stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is one shallow clearly marked step, without handrails to access the showers.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 220cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • There is a slight slope with handrails on both sides to access the swimming pool from the changing rooms. There is level access to the fitness suite from the changing rooms.
• 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 available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • 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 not available.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Changing Area to Swimming Pool)

• There is a ramp/slope located leading from the changing areas to the pool side.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the swimming pool from the female and male changing areas.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.