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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite/gym, and café.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an outdoor swimming pool.
• Access to the fitness suite/gym and gym changing rooms requires specific membership.
• Old Deer Park link (new tab) - click here.
• Feel Good Fitness memberships link (new tab) - click here.

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• Comments View
  • There is outside access to the outdoor swimming pool from the access point to the left of the building.
  • The outside access point is open for the last 2 weeks in July until the end of August.
  • Access to the outdoor pool outside these dates is from within the standard changing room within the main building.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Richmond.
• The nearest underground station is Richmond.

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  • Transport for London (TfL) bus service 490 stops outside the venue.

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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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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 free for Blue Badge holders.
  • On street parking payments are via the RingGo app quoting location 5329 (click here (opens in a new tab), or calling 0203 046 0010. Richmond upon Thames residents can park for free for 30 minutes.
  • The car park is located to the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 226cm x 430cm (7ft 5in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main 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 dropped kerbs.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards after the dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge parking bays (photograph 5).
  • The bollards have a separation of 186cm and are 59cm high, and do contrast with the paving.

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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 venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 189cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the entrance.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are moveable tape barriers in front of the reception counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess at the lowered counter (photograph 4).
  • The entrance barrier to the right of the reception desk is 94cm wide.
  • The exit barrier to the left of the reception desk is 66cm wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left as you enter the changing room.
• The facility is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 183cm x 200cm (6ft x 6ft 7in).
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a shelf within the accessible changing room.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 82cm.
  • There was insufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre at the time of survey (20/06/2023) due to the facility changing bench not being able to be stowed.
  • The non-stowed changing bench also obstructed the shelf and the wash basin.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to right of the building.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• 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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  • There is an open mixed changing area, plus individual and family changing cubicles.
  • There are also lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There are family cubicles with horizontal and vertical grab rails (photographs 3 and 4).
  • There are baby change tables located in the general open area, and within the family cubicles (photographs 5, 8 and 9).
  • The height of the baby change tables once extended is 89cm - 92cm above the floor.
  • There is a baby and toddler play pen with a fence 85cm above the floor (photograph 10).
  • There are standard showers in the female and male standard toilets at the far end of the changing area.
  • There are communal mixed standard showers between the changing area and swimming pool (photograph 11).
  • The communal showers require wearing of a swimming costume as mandatory.
  • There is a body dryer with a 12cm high step into the cubicle (photograph 12).
  • The dryer has a coin slot 139cm above the floor.

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Standard Changing Room (Group Changing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to right of the building within the main changing area.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are female and male group changing rooms available.
  • The group changing rooms are located either side of the accessible changing room.
  • The group changing rooms may be used by groups such as school groups, or family groups by prior arrangement.
  • There are standard showers in the female and male standard toilets at the far end of the changing area.
  • There are communal mixed standard showers between the changing area and swimming pool (photograph 7).
  • The communal showers require wearing of a swimming costume as mandatory.

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Standard Shower (Standard Changing Area)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the female and male standard toilets at the far end of the changing area.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There are additional standard showers in the female and male fitness suite changing rooms (membership required).

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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 a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• 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 a slope with a slight incline from the changing room to the pool side (photograph 1).
  • There is a gutter at the bottom of the slope which may present a trip hazard.
  • There is a shallower teaching pool to the left of the main swimming pool (photograph 9).
  • There are 6 steps with handrails into the teaching pool.

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Outside Access (Changing Room Outdoor Pool Winter Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the changing area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a 5cm step over at the threshold of the doorway.
  • This entrance is closed for the last 2 weeks of July until the end of August.
  • During this period, access to the outdoor pool is via the summer access point to the left of the building.

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Swimming Pool (Outdoor Pool)

• There is 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 a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.
• 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
  • The outdoor swimming pool is 32m from the changing room winter entrance.

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Access Point (Summer Only)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located the left of the building.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 144cm.
• Comments View
  • This access point is only open for the last 2 weeks in July, until the end of August.
  • Access to the outdoor pool outside these dates is from within the standard changing room within the main building.

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Counter (Summer Kiosk)

• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The entrance kiosk is 27m from the summer access point.
  • There is level access to the kiosk from the access point.
  • There is an entrance gate next to the kiosk, on the left.
  • The entrance gate has an open width of 96cm.
  • There are 2 exit turnstiles to the right of the kiosk.
  • The exit turnstiles have an access width of 56cm.
  • The entrance gate may be used for exit at staff discretion.

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Level Change (Outdoor Pool Balcony)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the right, between the summer kiosk and the outdoor pool.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The balcony level is shown in photograph 5.

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Outside Access (Café sisi)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building, through the summer access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a 5cm high step over at the threshold of the doorway.
  • The summer access point is open for the last 2 weeks in July until the end of August.
  • Access to the café outside these dates is from within the main building.

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Eating and Drinking (Café sisi)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the left after the main building entrance.
• 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• 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 meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The service counter is 104cm above the floor.
  • There is additional picnic table style seating near the summer outside access point (photograph 10).
  • The ground at the additional seating is grass and dirt, and is uneven.
  • There is an outside serving hatch to the left of the main entrance to the building (photograph 11).
  • There is further additional seating at the service hatch (photograph 12).
  • The counter is 131cm above the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the café.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 290cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 6in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord 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/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the cafe.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are additional female and male standard toilets on the ground floor to the rear of the standard changing rooms.
  • There are further female and male standard toilets within the fitness suite changing rooms (membership required).

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite/Gym)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the right of the building.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are lockers additional to those inside the standard changing rooms just outside the entrance to the changing rooms (photograph 3).
  • Membership is required to access the fitness suite/gym standard changing rooms.
  • It was not possible to access the female standard changing room at the time of survey (20/06/2023).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite/Gym)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor within the fitness suite/gym female and male standard changing rooms.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • It was not possible to access the fitness suite/gym female standard toilets at the time of survey (20/06/2023).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the swimming pool viewing area/tiered seating, and the fitness suite/gym.
• Comments View
  • There is no handrail at the first 2 steps (photograph 1).
  • There are similar stairs to access the fitness suite/gym (photograph 4).

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Level Change (First Floor Viewing Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the top of the stairs ahead from reception.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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First Floor Tiered Seating

• There is tiered seating on the first floor, with a view to the indoor swimming pool.
• There are 2 tiers which form seating, the upper tier separated from the lower tier by a glass barrier.
• The tiers are each 38cm high.
• The extended bottom step of the steps to the upper tier may present a trip hazard if continuing along the lower walkway (photograph 5).
• The upper tier may produce a sense of vertigo in some visitors.

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Level Change (First Floor Tiered Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at intervals along the first floor tiered seating area.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Other Floors.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 90cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The flooring is a mixture of vinyl and rubber.

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Additional Info

• 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 not normally on duty.