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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a café, swimming pool, fitness suite, climbing facility, children's play area, sports hall, group cycling and exercise studio.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for 3 hours for Blue Badge parking.
    Badge and time clock must be displayed.
    Standard parking charges are:
    - up to 4 hours £1
    - over 4 hours £2
    .
  • 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 cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 225cm x 480cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, leading up to the entrance doors.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just in front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• Comments View
  • The journey from the Blue Badge parking to the entrance has a dropped kerb and bollards with a gap of 203cm between them.
  • The contrast between the bollards and the floor is poor.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at varied volumes throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Counter (Membership Counter)

• The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are two desks.
  • This area has glass screens in front of it.
  • The contrast between the glass screens and surrounding area and floor is poor.
  • There are chairs without arms.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the main foyer, just past the main reception.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Entrance (Changing Village)

• This information is for the entrance located in the foyer area by the cafe.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the cafe.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located via a door from the main foyer near the cafe.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Family changing cubicles are also available.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Places Facility - Swimming Pool)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the changing village.
• The facility is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the changing village entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 400cm x 300cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 186cm (6ft 1in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
• The length of the bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.

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Entrance (Swimming Pool Viewing Area)

• This information is for the entrance located in the main foyer, by the cafe.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not 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 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the main foyer just past reception.
  • The fitness suite is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is via online training modules.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes ski fit and strength equipment.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Reception (Fitness Suite)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance to the fitness suite.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a barrier system at the reception and a gate wide enough for a wheelchair.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Male)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located out of the back door from the fitness suite and then left.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located out of the back door from the fitness suite and then left.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Fitness Suite (Group Cycling Studio)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located along the corridor from the main foyer.
  • The fitness suite is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 72cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is a small lip at the doorway threshold, less than 2cm.

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Group Exercise Studio

• This is a large gymnasium type hall for larger group fitness classes.
• The hall is down the corridor from reception and then to the right.
• There are two entrances to the hall which both have double doors that are manually opened (Pull).
• The doorway, when both are opened, is 156cm wide.
• The doors may be difficult to open and have a small lip at the entrance.

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Entrance (Play World)

• This information is for the entrance located down the corridor from the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

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Reception (Play World)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Play World entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Play World)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at varied levels.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Sports Hall

• This is a large gymnasium type hall for larger group fitness classes.
• The hall is down the corridor from reception.
• There is one entrance to the hall which has double doors that are manually opened (Pull).
• The doorway, when both doors are opened is 150cm wide.
• The doors may be difficult to open.
• There is a small lip at the doorway threshold, less than 2cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Front Right of Foyer - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 297cm (5ft 6in x 9ft 9in).
  • There is 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 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.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • 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 a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• 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 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Left Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the accessible shower room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 266cm (6ft 4in x 8ft 9in).
  • There is 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • 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 a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet/shower room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Accessible Shower (Rear Left Corridor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located down the rear left corridor and then to the left.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• Other facilities available include; an accessible toilet and baby changing.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the group exercise studio.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, the female toilets could not be accessed.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs are welcome at this venue.