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Blades - Fan Zone

Sheffield United Football Club - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the stadium/near by.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The stadium is located outside Sheffield City Centre, off Bramall Lane.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
    • From the Sheffield Interchange, services 47 and 48 will take you to Shoreham Street.
      Service 53 (Low Edges) will take you to Queens Road.
      From Arundel Gate, service numbers 33, 43, 44/44a (Chesterfield) or 252 will take you to Bramall Lane.
      From High Street, services 20/20a, 25/25a, 75, 76, 97 & 98 will take you to London Road/John Street.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Sheffield Railway Station.
    • The ground is a few minutes walk from Sheffield Railway Station.
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is Granville Road (Sheffield College).
    • The ground is approximately a 10 minute walk from Granville Road (Sheffield College) Tram Stop.
      This stop is served by the Blue and Purple routes from the city centre, bound for Halfway and Herdings Park respectively.

Contact Details

Access Point (Pre Match - Cherry Street Car Park)

  • This access point is located next to the Cherry Street Car Park.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with handrails on both sides.

Access Point (Half Time - Kennedy's Kop Only)

  • This access point is located next to the Kennedy's Kop Stand.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is stepped access.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • This access point is only used at half time, and is only available for supporters in the Kennedy's Kop Stand.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the area of the Fan Zone near the stage (on a slight slope).
  • There is background noise.
  • There is a stage area located to the rear right of the Fan Zone.
    There is a gaming station located to the rear right of the Fan Zone.
    There are food and drink counters located around the Fan Zone.

Seating Area

  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables and long tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Portable - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after you enter the Fan Zone.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 140cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a hand sanitiser dispenser located next to the door.
      The hand sanitiser dispenser is out of reach when seated on the toilet.
      The height of the hand sanitiser dispenser is 115cm from the floor.

Portable Toilets

  • There are portable toilets located either side after you enter the Fan Zone.
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet area.
  • There is a single step to access the portable toilets.