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Leicester Racecourse - The Kube

Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicestershire, Leicester, LE2 4AL

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Car Park C - The Kube (Owners and Trainers - Raceday)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the accessible entrance to the racecourse and The Kube.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There are further alternative parking options available by prior arrangement, for visitors with mobility needs.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

The Kube Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Car Park C.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

The Kube Event Space

  • The room is located opposite The Kube entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • This are 2 sets of entrance doors into this area and a further single door to the rear.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors opens outwards.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The layout of this area may change, depending on the event.

The Kube Cafe Area

  • Location and Access View
    • This area is located along the corridor, outside The Kube Event Space.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a service counter in this room, at a height of 104cm. The layout of this area may change, depending on the event.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Kube - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in The Kube event space.
    • The distance from the Kube entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 238cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 150cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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