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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Swinton.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • 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 booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 unaided.
  • 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
  • Non-Members have to get a parking ticket from reception - there is no charge .

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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 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 147cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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• Comments View
  • Next to the reception desk there is a turnstile entrance to allow access to the leisure facilities.
  • The width of the turnstile entrance is 48cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is also an accessible entrance next to the turnstiles to allow access to wheelchairs.
  • The width of the accessible entrance is 100cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a touch screen at the entrance between the two sets of doors.
  • The height of the touch screen is 100cm to the scanning point and 125cm to the touch controls.

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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.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a seating area with a vending machine located to the right as you enter.
  • There are tables and chairs available.
  • Some of the chairs have armrests.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located ahead of you and to the left as you enter.
  • The fitness suite is 20m (21yd 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 180cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite has attained IFI level one.
  • A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: upright cycle, leg curl and leg extension.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Access to the fitness suite is via card reader as can be seen in photograph 2.
  • The card reader is 115cm high.

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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 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 4 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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Spinning Room

• The spinning room is located ahead of you and to the left as you enter.
• There are double doors to enter.
• The width of the door is 160cm (5ft 2in).
• There is a small steep ramp in front of the door.
• The doors open away from you.
• There are adjustable exercise bikes available.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite and Spinning Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Spinning Room.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead on the right as you enter the venue.
• 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 (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead of you and to the right as you enter the venue.
• 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 an easy slope / ramp.

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• Comments View
  • There are some uneven surfaces in the changing room area to allow for drainage.
  • These surfaces create easy ramps/slopes.
  • There are family changing areas available.
  • The family changing areas have baby change facilities.
  • The height of the baby change facility is 82cm.
  • There also is a child seat at 51cm high.

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Standard Changing Room (Group Change)

• 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the wet side.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are four group changing rooms.

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Accessible Changing Room (Group Change 2)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the changing village.
• The facility is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There is no lock for the facility door.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 285cm x 300cm (9ft 4in x 9ft 10in).
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access within the standard changing rooms to the accessible changing room.
  • There is a hoist that allows wheelchair users to be transferred to a chair which can be wheeled to the poolside and lowered into the water.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the swimming pool standard changing rooms.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 242cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 182cm (5ft 12in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 142cm from the floor.
• 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 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 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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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 to the right as you enter the venue.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Swimming Pool)

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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 in the swimming pool changing area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) 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
  • There is a swing gate to access the urinals in the male toilets at 80cm wide.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.
• Home visits / services are not available.