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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Luton.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Luton.

Opening Times

Monday Closed.
Tuesday Closed.
Wednesday Closed.
Thursday Closed.
Friday Closed.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.
Please click here for information on opening times.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically (towards you).

Second set of doors View
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the right.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Reception

The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Library

This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
There is an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- There is 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).