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Tolworth Recreation Centre

Fullers Way North, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7LQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a soft play area, creche, sports hall, sauna, gym, squash courts, virtual cycling studio, and workout studio.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Friday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the right of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 233cm x 470cm (7ft 8in x 15ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does 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.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bays are signed, but the markings are faded.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 167cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 moderate to good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 in reception, gym and workout rooms, and the changing rooms.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Soft Play

  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The Soft Play room contains tables, and chairs without armrests.
  • None of the chairs or tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is 74cm.
  • The soft play area is shown in photographs 4 and 5.

Accessible Changing Room (Shower and Left Hand Transfer Toilet)

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located on the ground floor, past reception and to the left, opposite the main hall courts.
  • The facility is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 338cm x 157cm (11ft 1in x 5ft 2in).
  • The toilet does not 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 270cm (8ft 10in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a flip down seat, but it is not under the shower.
    • The height of the flip down seat is 45cm.
    • There are lockers at low and high levels in the corridor along from the Accessible Changing Room (photograph 10).

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead and to the left down the corridor, on the left.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
  • There is not level access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.
  • Comments View
    • There is a flip down baby changing table in the changing room.
    • The height of the baby-changing table is 95cm.

Standard Changing Room (Male)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead and to the left down the corridor, on the 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is level access to one shower.
    • The other showers are accessed via a 11cm step (photograph 9).
    • The step has poor contrast with the surrounding floor.
    • There is a flip down baby changing table in the changing room.
    • The height of the baby-changing table is 95cm.

Sauna and Steam Room

  • The Sauna and Steam Rooms are accessed from the male and female standard changing rooms.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • Height of seating in the Sauna and Steam Rooms is 50cm.
  • The Sauna and Steam Rooms are accessed via a low (10cm) step (as shown in photograph 4).

Main Hall Courts 1, 2, 3

  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is single width with an unlocked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The Sports Hall contains three courts, which can be opened into a single main space.

Croft Hall

  • The Croft Hall is a general-purpose hall, which is also used by the adjoining Tolworth Girl's School as a drama studio.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and the left down the corridor, on the left, in the female changing rooms.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and the left down the corridor, on the left.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
  • Comments View
    • The photographs show the male standard toilet.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead past reception, to the right.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 have a visual floor indicator.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • 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 a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Creche

  • The creche is on the first floor.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The creche contains toys and activities for young children.
  • There are two child-sized standard toilets in the creche.

Fitness Suite

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
    • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • Level access is by lift.
    • 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 160cm wide.
    • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weights and lifting machine, arm bikes, and rowing machine.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • 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.

Workout Studio

  • The Workout Studio is on the first floor.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • There is a short, steep ramp at the base of the door (photograph 2).
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There are vertical grab rails either side of the door.

Virtual Cycling Studio

  • The Virtual Cycling Studio is on the first floor.
  • The door opens away from you (pull).
  • The door is single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The door is easy to open.

Squash Courts

  • There are 2 squash courts.
  • The squash courts are on the first floor.
  • The door opens away from you (pull).
  • The door is single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The door is easy to open.

Other Floors (Squash Viewing Gallery)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2.
    • There are 15,+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the viewing balcony is 108cm.

Additional Info

  • 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.