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The County Ground - Parking, Getting In and Getting Around

The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4PR

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Stadium Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the Lynn Wilson Centre on the ground floor and next to the Lynn Wilson Stand.
    • There are also additional toilets with adaptations on the first floor of the Lynn Wilson Centre, within The Hevey Suite, Spencer Pavilion and in the Curo Wealth Lounge which can be used by supporters if needed.
      On some match days, there will be additional portable toilets with adaptations available.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the Lynn Wilson Centre on the ground floor and next to the Lynn Wilson Stand.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located behind the B&F Family Stand and outside the Spencer Pavilion / Curo Wealth Lounge, all of these facilities have a single step.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located within the Lynn Wilson Centre on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations in the Lynn Wilson Centre.

Parking (Wantage Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Wantage Road.
    • The stadium is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Event Day Information View
    • The following information relates to the parking available on a matchday.
    • On some match days, only Blue Badge parking is available within the car park, other parking facilities are made available in Abington Park.

Parking (Abington Avenue)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Abington Avenue.
    • The stadium is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 490cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 255cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Event Day Information View
    • The following information relates to the parking available on a matchday.
    • There is a steward available for assistance on a matchday.

Turnstiles (Abington Avenue)

  • The turnstiles are located to the left of the shop and ticket office.
  • All turnstiles are clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the turnstiles.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a fixed ticket reader.
  • The fixed ticket reader height is 121cm from the floor.
  • The width of the turnstile opening is 51cm.
  • The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using the Abington Avenue access point.

Access Point (Abington Avenue)

  • This access point is located to the right of the shop.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There are handheld ticket readers.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.

Access Point (Wantage Road)

  • This access point is located off Wantage Road.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There are handheld ticket readers.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • The gate is opened by a steward.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The gate has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a match day ticket office located between the gates, the height of the counter 105cm.
  • There is a second single manual gate.
  • The second gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The second gate has a low visual contrast.

Outer Concourse and Walkways

  • There is step-free access on the majority of the walkways around the ground.
    There are slight slopes on the walkways next to the Blast + Stand, the Cinch Stand and at the front of the B&F Family Stand.
    The surface of the paths vary between tarmac, concrete and block paving. .
  • There are two fixed food and drink kiosks located behind the B&F Family Stand.
    On some match days, there will be additional food and drink kiosks/vans located around the ground.
  • For one day and T20 fixtures the walkways around the stadium may be more congested with supporters.
  • For one day and T20 fixtures there will be match stewards along the walkways around the stadium to provide support.
  • There is clear directional signage.
  • There is a stadium plan/map.

Food and Drink

  • The permanent food and drink counters are located behind the B&F Family Stand.
    For some matches, there will be additional food and drink facilities provided around the ground.
  • Some of the food and drink counters are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the food and drink counters.
  • None of the counters are between the recommended heights of 95cm - 110cm.
  • There are no lowered sections at the food and drink counters.

Toilet with Adaptations (Next to the Lynn Wilson Stand - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the Lynn Wilson Stand.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places (The Lynn Wilson Centre - Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the very end of the corridor on the left side.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has manual doors, doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 294cm (width) x 401cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 76cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 160cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 99cm .
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 90cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Lynn Wilson Centre - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side.
    • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 266cm (width) x 264cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (The Lynn Wilson Centre - within Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side, within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails and a grab rail rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.