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Sheila Mitchell Pavilion

Peace Memorial Park, Long Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2AJ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis courts, gardens and a bowls green.

Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
  • Comments View
    • The building is closed unless being used for meetings or for hire.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located on the approach to the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 460cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Main Room

  • The main room is accessed direct from the main entrance.
  • There are a selection of chairs and tables.
  • The chairs have no arms. There are two types of table 70cm high and 76cm high.
  • The flooring is wooden and smooth.
  • Contrast with the walls is good.
  • Lighting is good throughout.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is a narrow galley style room with units either side.
  • The doorway is 76cm wide and opens towards you (pull).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The units and work surfaces are 93 cm high in general but there is a high work surface at 111cm.
  • The floor is non slip linoleum type and contrast is good.
  • Lighting is good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter is a door which leads to an accessible toilet and the female standard toilets. The first door may be difficult to open and opens away (push) its width is 88cm.
    • 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 twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
    • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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.
    • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low 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.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just inside the entrance doors to the left and right.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.