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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 Central.

Opening Times

Monday 16:00 - 21:30.
Tuesday 16:00 - 21:30.
Wednesday 16:00 - 21:30.
Thursday 16:00 - 21:30.
Friday 16:00 - 21:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front 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 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 374cm x 600cm (12ft 3in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd) 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.

On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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 low height.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the gym only.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are medium.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors

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 medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the rear of the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift controls do have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Fitness Suite

Access to Fitness Suite View
- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
Fitness Suite (General) View
- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is in house.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is 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.

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.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the foyer.
- There is level access to the 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 245cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 0in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are 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 in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 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 towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the foyer.
- The female and male toilets are 27m (30yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Accessible Changing Room

There are accessible changing rooms available.
The accessible changing rooms are located to rear of the foyer.
The accessible changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible changing room is 15m (16yd) from the fitness suite.
The accessible changing room is 25m (27yd) from the reception desk.
The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
There is level access to the changing room.