Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, and the Leaf Restaurant and Bar.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include The Castle Mews standard accommodation, and the meeting and events centre.
- Castle Hotel Meeting and Events link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times (Hotel Reception)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Windsor and Eton Central.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the hotel off Bachelors Acre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 226cm x 426cm (7ft 5in x 13ft 12in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the rear 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 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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- There is only stepped access from the car park to the rear entrance of the hotel main building.
- Step-free access to the hotel main entrance from the car park is via the High Street through the Leaf Garden, to the right of the rear entrance.
- Visitors preferring step-free access to the hotel main building may consider to be dropped off at the main entrance on the High Street.
- There is step-free access to the Meeting and Events Centre and The Castle Mews from the car park.
- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points located to the left of the car park from the entrance, outside The Castle Mews.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on the High Street.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- Please contact a staff member at the entrance for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The revolving door can be converted to direct through access on request.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hotel in the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the steps.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main 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 good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a second similar reception desk in this foyer.
Level Change (Car Park to Leaf Garden and Bar)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the car park and provides access to the outside patio area.
- 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- 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).
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Comments
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- The first step is shallow.
Outside Access (Leaf Restaurant)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 24cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is alternative access to the Leaf Restaurant from within the hotel.
Opening Times (Leaf Restaurant)
- Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 21:00.
Reception (Leaf Restaurant)
- 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Eating and Drinking (Leaf Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Fine Dining.
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Comments
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- The restaurant has a separated dining room named the Maple Room.
- This room contains a large table and seating.
Access Point (Leaf Garden)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off the High Street, to the left of the main entrance.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 106cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Eating and Drinking (Leaf Garden And Bar)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located ahead and to the left as you enter the hotel main entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the bar entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is a modern bar menu.
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Comments
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- There is a patio area with seating adjacent to the bar.
- This seating area can be accessed from the High Street access point or from the car park.
- The surface heights of the tables in the patio area are 60cm - 105cm above the ground.
- There are additional tables and seating located in front of the hotel (photograph 9).
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 bar, restaurants and reception area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead and to the left of the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 116cm (4ft 3in x 3ft 10in).
- 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 low to moderate.
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Comments
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- These stairs are located ahead of the main entrance.
- The stairs from the first floor upwards only have a handrail on the left side going up.
Other Floors (Rear - Leading To Rooms 500's)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are first floor to Rooms 500's.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms 500's.
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Comments
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- The stairs are in two sections.
- The first section (photograph 1) has 5 steps.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4 star.
- There are 108 rooms in total.
- There are 3 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 104 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 312.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- The height of the bed is 70cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is a push button style alarm.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 198cm x 190cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 39cm (1ft 3in) above floor level.
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip-down or fixed seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels in the room are varied.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is medium.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s).
- Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
- There is level access to ground floor rooms.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- The standard ground floor rooms are located in The Castle Mews, a separate building across the car park from the main hotel building.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the main corridor leading to reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 197cm (4ft 10in 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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, non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- 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 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 low 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 moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a steep ramp/slope at the threshold of the doorway.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right at the end of the corridor leading to reception.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- 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 the right going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- The stairs go up to the first floor female standard toilets and down to the lower ground for the male standard toilet.
- There is no step free access to these toilets.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 on the first floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male 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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.