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Weir Archer Fitness and Athletic Centre

422b Kingston Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 3PB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a gym and sauna.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include the athletics track and 5-a-side football pitches.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:30.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in 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 220cm x 465cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 3in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 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 dropped kerbs.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the left end of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 78cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 167cm.
    • 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 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.

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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The lighting levels are 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 the Fitness Room.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Fitness Suite (Fitness Room)

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located on the right along the main corridor.
    • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • There are doors into the fitness suite.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The opening is 80cm wide.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

Level Change (Fitness Room Weights Area)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located within the Fitness Room.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Standard Changing Room (Sauna)

  • 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the sauna.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the right along the main corridor.
  • 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 are lockers reachable by wheelchair users in the changing room (photograph 4).

Sauna Room

  • The sauna door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is single width.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door opening is 75cm wide.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the sauna.
  • The lowest bench height is 42cm.

Accessible Shower (Sauna)

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the sauna changing room.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • Other facilities available include; separate cold and temperature-adjustable showers.
  • There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The door is a concertina door, with an opening width of 89cm.
    • The flip-down seat is under the temperature-adjustable shower.

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Fitness Room.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the end of the main corridor.
  • 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.

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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Fitness Room.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the end of the main corridor.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The shower area is accessed by a short steep slope (photograph 9).

Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Room Toilets)

  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female Standard Changing Room.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 within the male Standard Changing Room.
    • 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
    • Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show the female changing room toilets.
    • Photographs 4, 5 and 6 show the male changing room toilets.

Accessible Changing Room

  • There are accessible changing rooms available.
  • The accessible changing room is located ahead from the entrance, down the left-hand corridor, on the left.
  • The facility is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 133cm x 285cm (4ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
  • There is not a sink.
  • 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, handrails and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

Outside Access (Accessible Exit to Track)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
    • 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 to the right of 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 150cm (4ft 11in).

Sports Ground (Athletics Track)

  • Non-Segregated Seating View
    • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
    • There is not level access to the designated seating area.
    • Wheelchair seating is located at the far end of the seating area.
    • The view from this area is good.
    • A companion can sit beside / near you.
    • Accessible toilets are not available.
    • There is not an audio description service.

Level Change (Accessible Seating)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the seating area.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Access Point (Football Pitches)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the building.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Comments View
    • There is a double width gate to access Football Pitch 1.
    • The opening width of the gates is over 180cm.
    • There is a single gate to access Football Pitch 2.
    • The open width of the gate is 130cm.
    • The pitches have a 3G surface.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is Braille, tactile, 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 ahead down the main corridor, taking the first turning on the left, and the accessible toilet is on the left.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • 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 193cm x 197cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
    • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • 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 general domestic 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

Standard Toilet(s)

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.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grassy area outside the athletic track.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.