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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an ice rink and a café.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Oxpens Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the right as you face the venue.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Steps from Car Park)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp leading up to the entrance.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • 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 leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There are identical doors to the left of the entrance which are used to exit the venue.

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Outside Access (Wheelchair Entrance - Ice Rink Level)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the ramp the leads to the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm.
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This is a fire exit door that can only be opened from the inside.
  • Wheelchair users should go to the admission counter through the main entrance and staff will then open this entrance from the inside to allow access to the ice rink level.

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Counter (Admissions Counter)

• The counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a lowered section.
• The height of the lowered section of the counter is 75cm.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/12/2019.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are turnstiles located just after the admissions counter with a width of 52cm.
  • There is an automatic gate to the right of the turnstiles that opens away from you.
  • This gate is opened by staff at the counter and has an opening width of 107cm.
  • There is an identical automatic gate to the left of the entrance that is used for exiting the venue.
  • This gate is push pad operated.
  • The push pad is 86cm high.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the ice rink.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Entrance Level Viewing Area

• The viewing area is on either side of the ice rink, on the entrance level of the venue.
• The viewing areas on both sides are accessed via a steep ramp.
• There is seating behind a wall that is 90cm high.
• Both viewing areas have numerous designated wheelchair spaces with gates rather than a wall to help wheelchair users see the rink.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located straight ahead beyond the turnstiles.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There are entrance doors at either end of the café that opens towards you (pull).
  • Both doors are single, heavy and have an opening width of 107cm.

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Function Rooms

• There are 2 function rooms available for hire on the entrance level of the venue.
• These function rooms both have single, heavy doors that open away from you (push).
• The opening width of these doors is 78cm.
• The rooms have carpet flooring and there is enough room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre in both of them.
• The photographs show Function Room 1.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Left 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 19m (20yd 2ft) from the café entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right after exiting the rear of the café.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 a/are 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Café)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after exiting the rear of the café.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the café.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter the café.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the café.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors (Entrance Level to Ice Rink Level)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Entrance Level to Ice Rink Level.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Counter (Skate Hire)

• The counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the stairs.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 92cm (3ft).
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Level access to these facilities is via the wheelchair entrance, which gives access to the ice rink level.

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Ice Rink

• The ice rink is located on the lower level of the venue.
• The wall surrounding the ice rink is 106cm high.
• There are multiple entrances onto the ice rink.
• These are located all around the wall that surrounds it.
• The majority of the entrances are double width and open towards you (pull) and have an opening width of 206cm.
• All of the entrances have a step that is 19cm high.
• There are portable ramps available on request that allows wheelchair users to access the ice rink.
• The portable ramp has a width of 76cm and a length of 238cm; the gradient is slight.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrance level to ice rink level steps.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the ice rink.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left on the ice rink level.
• 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
  • Level access to these facilities is via the wheelchair entrance, which gives access to the ice rink level.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ice Rink Level)

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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 to the side of the stairs on the ice rink level.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance level to ice rink level steps.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Level access to these facilities is via the wheelchair entrance, which gives access to the ice rink level.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.