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Introduction

• The opening times vary depending on bookings and events taking place.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Newcastle.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Newcastle.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 750cm (8ft 2in x 24ft 7in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located next to the main entrance.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The door is push pad operated.

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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.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Play Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the playground.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The door is push pad operated.

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Level Change (Play Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Outside Access (Gym Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the playground.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Gym Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is a moderate ramp which is located after the entrance leading to the gym hall.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played depending on events.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors (Play)

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• Steps View
  • 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.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Play)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from play entrance.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 145cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Gym Hall)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the gym entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the gym.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 200cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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.
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Play)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 2m (2yd 7in) from the play entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 209cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Hall)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille , tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the main hall.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 225cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the main hall.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are grab rails available in some of the cubicles.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • Some staff are trained in Makaton.