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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 23:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 23:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 23:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 23:00.
Friday 09:00 - 23:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Sheffield.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Meadowhall.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 482cm x 685cm (15ft 10in x 22ft 6in).

Venue Car Park View
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 51m (55yd 2ft) 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 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.
- 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 not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Comments View
- There is a handrail on the right going up as the ramp goes along the side of the building.
- At the end of the hall area the ramp turns to the left towards the entrance and there are handrails on both sides.

Reception

The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are medium.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is not staffed.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

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There is not level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located to the left as you enter the building, just beyond the reception and bar area.
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 both sides.

Level Change (Viewing Gallery)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located off the corridor to the left as you enter the building.
There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
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.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the left as you enter the building.
- There is not 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 257cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 5in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right hand side of the building as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.