Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall, main hall, swimming pool, Aspirations Fitness Suite, all weather pitches, an athletics track, youth gym and cafe.
- Related link Stantonbury Campus Theatre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/stantonbury-campus-theatre
- Related link Stantonbury Campus Gallery.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/stantonbury-campus-gallery
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Stantonbury.
- 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 Wolverton.
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 22:30.
- Thursday 07:30 - 22:30.
- Friday 07:30 - 22:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 478cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd) 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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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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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 automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (Ashurst Sports Hall Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hall.
- 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 152cm (4ft 12in) 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 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Ashurst Sports Hall Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front and behind the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance 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.
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 not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 145cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- 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.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
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Comments
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- At the time of research, the area was under refurbishment.
Fitness Suite (Aspirations)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 37m (40yd) from the first floor lift.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 77cm (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.
Standard Changing Room (Female - Aspirations Gym)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Level Change (Aspirations Gym Changing Facilities)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the left as you enter the gym.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
Standard Shower (Female - Aspirations Gym)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
Standard Changing Room (Male - Aspirations Gym)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Male - Aspirations Gym)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
Fitness Suite (Shokk Youth Gym)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 28m (31yd) from the first floor lift.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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.
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Comments
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- At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the area.
Accessible Changing Room
- There is a Changing Places facility available.
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located towards the rear of the venue.
- The accessible changing room is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the swimming pool.
- The accessible changing room is 18m (20yd) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 354cm x 340cm (11ft 7in x 11ft 2in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails and a ceiling tracking hoist.
- Other facilities available are an adapted toilet, drop down rail and sink.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Standard Changing Room (Female )
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located towards 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 to access the cubicle.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located towards 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.
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 5 steps.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Level Change (Swimming Pool)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the changing area to the pool.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the reception foyer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 290cm (6ft 8in x 9ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 lever.
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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).
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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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 in the accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 in the reception foyer.
- The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) 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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Comments
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- Additional facilities are located within the changing areas.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.