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Location

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

Opening Times

Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- 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 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)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

Comments View
- There is a gate in front of the main entrance.
- When the venue is in use the doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the gate entrance is 91cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Carpark to Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located at the right side of the car park.
The ramp/slope is moderate.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located at the left side of the carpark.
There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not 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).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Hall

The hall is located to the left of the venue as you enter the main entrance.
There is level access to the hall.
The width of the double door entrance is 154cm (5ft).
There is seating available.
The seating does not have armrests.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1.
- 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.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 138cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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.

Basement Meeting Room

There is a meeting room in the basement which has level access via the lift.
There are double doors with one leaf locked to access the meeting room.
The door width 78cm (2ft 5in.
The height of the tables are 73cm (2ft 3in).
The chairs have armrests.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 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 are medium.
Comments View
- There are similar standard female and male toilets located in the basement.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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 185cm x 202cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 8in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 92cm (3ft).