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Overview

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• About View
  • Victoria Baths is a heritage visitor attraction, events and arts venue.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: guided tours, shop, café, toilets, event and occasion spaces.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
  • The nearest tram stop is St Mary's (Stop A).
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Balconies, Superintendent's Flat and all pool areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The basement, ground floor and upper levels can be accessed via stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located near the Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool, on the ground floor.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located near the Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool, on the ground floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located next to the toilet with adaptations near the Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool, on the ground floor.

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Parking

• The car park is located at the rear of the venue, with additional parking on Bax Road.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
• The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a dropped kerb with tactile paving and uneven surfaces.
• This car park is for visitors only.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The venue has on street Blue Badge bays nearby.

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Access To (Entrance)

• The car park is located at the rear of the venue, with additional parking on Bax Road. The most accessible entrance is located on Hathersage Road, formerly called the Female Entrance.
• The journey time from the car park is approximately 5 minutes.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
• There are double manual gates which .
• The width of the opening is 225cm.

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Entrance (Hathersage Road)

• This entrance is located on Hathersage Road, formerly called the Female Entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 5 steps which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• This entrance is staffed when the venue is open, and the locked door can be opened on request.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Ticketing (Welcome Desk)

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• Ticket Counter / Machines View
  • The ticket counter surveyed is located on the left after entering.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Exhibition Space (The Exhibition Room)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There may be background noise.
• Display information includes: pictorial, information boards, televisions/screens and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
• The tour is self-guided.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour.
• Access throughout the tour may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

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Shop

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Signage is provided.
  • There may be background noise.
• Payment Counter View
  • The counter surveyed was located to the right after entering.
  • The height of the payment counter is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Access To (The Balconies and Superintendent's Flat)

• The Balconies and Superintendent's Flat are on located up the stairs, on the upper level.
• The journey time from the welcome desk is approximately 2 minutes.
• The most accessible route has steps, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in the foyer, beyond the welcome desk.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• The Balconies and Superintendent's Flat can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

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Area (Foyer)

• The Foyer is located to the left after entering, past the welcome desk.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: up to The Balconies and Superintendent's Flat.
• Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Access To (Females Pool)

• The surveyed Female Pool entrance is next to the stairs, past the welcome desk.
• The journey time from the welcome desk is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.

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Access To (Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool)

• The Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool is located past the shop, and around to the right.
• The journey time from the welcome desk is approximately 2 minutes.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 125cm.
• There is an alternative entrance to this area, beyond the first door passing over glass tiles.

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Area (Turkish Baths and Hot Rooms)

• The Turkish Baths and Hot Rooms area is located opposite the 2nd Class Males / Gala Pool.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Both Sides Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located near the Sports Hall / 2nd Class Males Pool, on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has ramps or slopes, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 195cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a mirror and a baby changing table.

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Access To (1st Class Males / Gala Pool)

• The 1st Class Males / Gala Pool is located past the Sports hall / 2nd Class Males entrance, passing over glass tiles, and around to the left.
• The journey time from the welcome desk is approximately 5 minutes.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.

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Room (The Pineapple Room)

• The room is located near the First Class Males / Gala Pool.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.

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Eating and Drinking (Tearoom)

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• Location and Service View
  • The tearoom is located just off the Pineapple Room.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right side of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 97cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There may be background noise in this area.