Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Aesseal New York Stadium.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/aesseal-new-york-stadium
- Related link Miller's Red and White Shop.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/miller-s-red-and-white-shop
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 Rotherham Central.
Opening Times (Conference Centre)
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free if you are attending an event at the Stadium, on match days it is for permit holders only.
- The car park is located on the north side of the stadium.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 490cm x 600cm (16ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the west stadium reception entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 115m (125yd 2ft) from the west stadium reception 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge bays need to be booked in advance through the stadium shop.
- Usually Blue Badge bays are booked as a season ticket.
- There are 6 selected Blue Badge bays available for away fans.
- These bays also need to be booked in advance through the stadium shop.
- There are 2 dropped kerbs on route to the stadium.
- The first dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The second dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
Level Change (North Car Park)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the stadium.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the stadium.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Reception and Conference Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the reception on the west side of the stadium.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
Reception (Stadium Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the reception and conference centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There is seating to the left and right of the reception desk.
- The seating does have armrests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on the event taking place.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Reception Area)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception and conference centre entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 158cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 2in).
- 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 lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Other Floors (Reception Area)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Outside Access (1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Room Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 identical entrances to the gold conference rooms.
- One gold entry door is to the right as you exit the lift.
- One gold entry door is to the left as you exit the lift.
1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Area
- The conference rooms are located on the first floor of the west wing of the stadium.
- The conference rooms are named platinum and gold.
- The conference rooms are separated by a removable partition and can be opened up to make 1 conference room.
- When the rooms were surveyed the partitions were not in place so the rooms were surveyed as one large conference area.
- The platinum conference room entrance is 14 metres from the lift.
- The platinum conference room is to the left as you exit the lift.
- The gold conference room 1 entrance is 7 metres from the lift.
- The gold conference room 1 entrance is to the left as you exit the lift.
- The gold conference room 2 entrance is 4 metres from the lift.
- The gold conference room 2 is to right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access within the venue to all conference room entrances.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre within the conference rooms.
Eating and Drinking (1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Area)
- The bar is located on the first floor in the platinum and gold conference rooms.
- The bar does not serve food.
- 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 not 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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platinum conference room entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- There are identical bars for each conference room.
- The bar surveyed is located within the platinum lounge.
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- There are identical bars for each conference room.
- The bar surveyed is located within the platinum lounge.
Outside Access (2nd Floor Guest Lounge Conference Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the lift on the 2nd floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are 3 identical sets of doors.
- One leads to the Guest Lounge and VIP boxes 5-8, the second leads to the Board Room, and the 3rd leads to the Silver Lounge.
- The door surveyed leads to the Guest Lounge and VIP boxes 5-8.
2nd Floor Conference Facilities
- There are conference facilities on the 2nd floor.
- These facilities include a board room, a guest lounge, silver lounge and VIP boxes.
- The conference facilities have movable partitions which can be used to create 1 large room, 3 smaller rooms or the VIP boxes for on match days (see photo 4).
- At the time of the survey the room was divided into 3 separate rooms.
- There are tables in the conference facilities.
- The tables are 72cm high.
- There is seating in the conference rooms.
- The seating does not have armrests.
Eating and Drinking (2nd Floor Conference Facilities)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the second floor in the conference rooms.
- The bar does not serve food.
- 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 not 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 guest lounge entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 27cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- The bar surveyed is located in the Guest Lounge.
- There is a second identical bar located in the Silver Lounge.
Toilet with Adaptations (West Side 2nd Floor Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 226cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
- 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 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are other similar accessible toilets on this floor and on the first floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (West Side 2nd Floor Left Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 215cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 49cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are other similar accessible toilets on this floor and on the first floor.
Standard Toilet(s) (West Side 2nd Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the lift.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you exit the lift.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the lift.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard shared toilet cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
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Comments
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- There are other similar standard toilets available on this floor and on the first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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.