Access Guide
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Introduction
- Tolworth Court provides facilities for outdoor sports including a number of grass pitches – for rugby, football and cricket. .
- There is a floodlit hard court area with space for three tennis courts, two netball courts or a five-a-side football pitch.
- These facilities are available for hire throughout the year, but must be booked in advance.
- Related Links.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/maps.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.
- www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Tolworth.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Tolworth.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the Pavillion entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the Pavillion entrance.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Pavilion Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Pavilion.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Pavilion Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Pavillion entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Pavilion)
- There is level access to the service.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the Function Room, located for the 1st floor.
Other Floors (Pavilion)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
Lift (Pavilion)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the Pavilion.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Pavillion entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, just outside the lift.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also accessible toilets available in both accessible changing rooms, with the transfer spaces on either side.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, by the lift.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Pavillion entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- These toilets contain a cubicle with a door which opens outwards.
- There are also toilets available in all standard changing rooms.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located on the ground floor, just inside the main corridor.
- The accessible changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Pavillion entrance.
- The vending machine controls {Radio} within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 240cm (7ft x 7ft).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- Other facilities available are adapted toilets.
- There is not level access to the changing room.
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Comments
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- There are 2 adapted changing rooms available.
- There are also accessible lockers available just outside these changing rooms, shown in photograph 2.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adapted changing rooms.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor, along the main corridor.
- The standard changing room is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Pavillion entrance.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There are 14 team changing rooms located along the corridor.
- The distances given above are for changing room 1.
- There are also male and female officials changing rooms (shown in photograph 2) located just inside the main corridor, which are slightly smaller than the team changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in all standard changing rooms.
Level Change (Changing Rooms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor, leading off the foyer.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Additional Info
- The photograph shows one of the hard courts available.