Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include squash, badminton, tennis, basketball courts, a fitness studio, dance studio, football pitches, fitness classes, sportsmens rest bar, gymnasium and table tennis.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Shenley Church End.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Milton Keynes Central.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Thursday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Friday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:15 - 22:00.
- Sunday 08:15 - 22:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 327cm x 595cm (10ft 9in x 19ft 6in).
- The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 59m (65yd) 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.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some parts of the venue.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Restaurant Bar Internal (The Sportsmens Rest)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is not available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the fitness suite and viewing gallery.
Fitness Suite (Inspire Fitness Studio)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- There is not level access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are light.
- The opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is by the company.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left after you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- The door opens sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 194cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the schools standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
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Comments
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- The shower is located in the school changing rooms and is available after 17:00.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Male)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Female)
- There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
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Comments
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- There is an easy ramp leading towards the cubicles.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left after you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the changing areas.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.