Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Broadwood Leisure Centre.
- Related link Broadwood Leisure Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/north-lanarkshire-council/broadwood-leisure-centre-2
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Croy.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located 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 is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 383cm x 455cm (12ft 7in x 14ft 11in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- 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 (Accessible Entrance - Disabled Supporters Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, next to the main supporters entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Comments
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- All supporters now use the home stand entrance (East Stand).
- There is a second entrance in the West Stand which is not usually used.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Car Park)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Pitch Side)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the pitch side seating from the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access (Stadium)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the stadium on match days.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 15m (16yd 1ft).
- The accessible toilet is located between the two sets of doors in the accessible gate entrance.
- There is not an audio description service.
- The front row.
Outside Access (Hospitality Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 217cm (7ft 1in).
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Comments
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- This is also the entrance to the administrative offices of the NL Leisure Company.
Level Change (Hospitality Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
Reception (Hospitality)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors (Hospitality)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices on the first, second and third floors.
Lift (Hospitality)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the hospitality entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the hospitality entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are within 124cm - 150cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Inside Access (Hospitality Suite)
- There is level access to the service(s).
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Comments
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- The hospitality suite is on the third floor of the home (East) stand.
- It is a single suite but may be subdivided.
- Hospitality must be pre-booked.
- The suite is to the left as you exit the lift.
- There are no standard or accessible toilets in the suite.
- Standard toilets may be found adjacent to the staircase and lift on the first and second floors.
- The nearest accessible toilet is on the ground floor of the stand, via the accessible entrance.
Accessible Toilet (Stands)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located between the two sets of doors at the accessible entrance.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- 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 173cm x 260cm (5ft 8in x 8ft 6in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a second accessible toilet facility with left hand transfer in the standard stall seating entrance lobby and kiosk area.
- Turn right upon entering the wheelchair entrance. The second accessible toilet is 18m from the entrance.
- There are similar facilities below the South and West stands.
Standard Toilet(s) (Stands)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main entrance lobby near the catering kiosk.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are other similar facilities throughout the stadium. There is no access to upper levels for wheelchair users.
Standard Toilet(s) (Hospitality)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first and second floors by the lift.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- 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.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the dog walking area beside the leisure centre.