Access Guide
Overview
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: Bowlers' Bar.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- The basement, lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 to 2 can be accessed via a standard lift.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located down the corridor to the left as you exit the lift on the basement floor.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the basement south and the second floors.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the basement north, the basement south, the first and second floors.
Lift (Roof Terrace)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right side of the Pavilion.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a steep slope.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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Standard Lift
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- The lower ground floor and roof terrace can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 100kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 91cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Entrance (Pavilion - North Side)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Pavilion.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access between floors via lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
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Circulation
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- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Lift (Pavilion)
- The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Pavilion.
- The distance from the north side entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The basement, lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 to 2 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low colour contrast.
- The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 81cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 137cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter the Pavilion.
- The basement, lower ground floor, ground floor and floors 1 to 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift (Concourse Seating)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left side of the Pavilion entrance.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The concourse can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 85cm (width) x 124cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
Spectator Seating Area (Concourse)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
- There is standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- Step-free level access seating is located in row 6.
- All the other rows of seating have stepped access.
- Seating available includes: bench seats.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet with adaptations and standard toilet facilities are located on the basement north, basement south, first floor and second floors.
Designated Viewing Area (Concourse)
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located in the Pavilion concourse stand.
- The route to the designated viewing area has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access via lift to the designated viewing area.
- The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
- The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a steward available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: bench seats.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
Spectator Seating Area (Middle Balcony)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: bench seats.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet with adaptations and standard toilet facilities are located on the basement north, the basement south, the first and second floors.
Spectator Seating Area (Upper Balcony)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: bench seats.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet with adaptations and standard toilet facilities are located on the basement north, the basement south, the first and second floors.
Designated Viewing Area (Roof Terrace)
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located on the roof terrace.
- The route to the designated viewing area has uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the designated viewing area.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
- The designated viewing area is clearly marked.
- There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a steward available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located down the corridor to the left as you exit the lift on the basement floor.
- The distance from the lift is 15m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 192cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 136cm and 179cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Related Access Guides
- View information on the Pavilion - Bowlers' Bar (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Committee Room (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Home Dressing Room (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Long Room (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Long Room Bar (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Members' Lounge (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Old Library (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Roof Terrace (opens new tab) .
- View information on the Pavilion - Writing Room (opens new tab) .
