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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest tram stop is Sheffield Station.
  • Please click here for more information on Sheffield Station Tram Stop.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the car park 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 concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the side of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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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 main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Outside Access (Tram Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 55cm (1ft 10in).
• 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 available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Train Station

• There are generally 4 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is an office to obtain help.
• The office to obtain help is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The station is not staffed between 23:00 - 05:00.
• This office is located to the left as you enter the station concourse.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located to the left as you enter the station concourse.
• The ticket office is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The train companies that operate within this station include:.
• Please click here for access information for East Midlands.
• Please click here for access information for Northern Rail.
• Please click here for access information for Cross Country Trains.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located to the right before you enter the venue.
• The taxi rank is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
• Shops and services within the station include Marks & Spencer, KFC and W.H Smith.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 8 platform(s) in the station.
• The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1.
• The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-8.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1-8.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-8.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 5 and 6.
  • Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
  • To borrow a wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.

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Other Floors (Footbridge)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are P-F.
  • 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 bright.

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Lift (Platform 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are P-F.
• The lift is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 205cm x 160cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
• There are 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Platforms 2 to 5)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the platform.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are F-P.
• The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform 6 to 8 lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 205cm x 160cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Platforms 6 to 8 and Trams)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter from the tram entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are P-F-2.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the tram entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 205cm x 160cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
• There are 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 5)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located half way down platform 5.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 210cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • It is a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink 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 grab rails 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • There are five accessible toilets in total within the station.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the same area on platform 5, however the transfer space is on the left and there is baby change facilities available.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet located in the first class room on platform 5.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on platform 6.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet to the right of of the main station concourse.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 5)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located half way down platform 5.
  • The female and male toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets located on platform 6.
  • There are also similar standard toilets located in the main station concourse.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.