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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, changing facilities, meeting rooms, conference rooms and function rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a football stadium and outdoor pitches for hire.
• Related link Hive Stadium.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-harrow/harrow-council/access-guides/hive-stadium

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Opening Hours (Fitness Centre)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Mill Hill Broadway.
• The nearest underground station is Canons Park.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located behind the South Stand.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 490cm x 610cm (16ft 1in x 20ft).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 71m (77yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 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.

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Outside Access (Changing Rooms Entrance I-N)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the East Stand.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Eating and Drinking (The Pecking Order Bar - East Stand)

• The following information is for the cafe/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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 not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held 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 meals and snacks.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the gym.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Meeting rooms 2, 3 and The Studio have induction loops.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediatly beyond the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The left leaf of the entrance door can be opened giving an access width of 176cm.

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Conference Rooms & Banqueting Hall

• A large banqueting hall is available for hire on the ground floor.
• A selection of conference/meeting rooms overlooking the pitch are available for hire on the first floor.

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Accessible Changing Room (Male)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the standard changing room.
• There is an identical facility in the female changing room.
• The facility is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 247cm x 349cm (8ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The top two photographs show the male changing room. The third and fourth photographs show the female changing rooms.
  • The changing rooms are the same in size and layout.

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Accessible Shower (Outdoor Pitches)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 41cm (1ft 4in).
• Other facilities available are drop down rails either side.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Pitches)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located under the East Stand.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Details given are for changing room I.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the main corridor on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.

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• Comments View
  • There are a number of staff at The Hive who are BSL interpreter trained to level 1.

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Outside Access (East Stand Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the stand.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
• Comments View
  • These gates are attended by stewards on match days.