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Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters

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.

Parking

Outer Concourse (Cherry Street, Shoreham Street, John Street and Bramall Lane)

  • There is step-free access along paths.
    The surface of the paths is tarmac.
    The path on Cherry Street crosses the access road to the Tony Currie Stand car parks.
    There are 2 crossings on Cherry Street, both with dropped kerbs and tactile paving both sides.
    There are long, slight slopes along Bramall Lane and Shoreham Street.
    There are dropped kerbs located along the road to access the paths.
  • On matchdays, there is a traffic exclusion zone both before and after kick-off on the streets surrounding the stadium (Shoreham Street, Bramall Lane, Cherry Street and John Street).
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on matchdays.

Outer Concourse (Tony Currie South Stand Car Park)

  • There is step-free access along the walkway.
    The surface of the path is tarmac.
    Caution is advised due to car park traffic.
    There is a long, slight slope leading from the top of the car park to the bottom of the car park.
    There are dropped kerbs from the road to the paths at the front of the stand.
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on matchdays.

Access Point (Alternative Entrance - Exit Door M)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Bramall Lane.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access to the access point.
    • The access point door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 access point opening is 200cm.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the access point to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 12 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Turnstile(s) (Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters)

  • Turnstile(s) View
    • This information is for the turnstile(s) located on Bramall Lane.
    • The turnstile(s) used to access the stand is/are 18-23.
    • The turnstile(s) is/are clearly signed.
    • The turnstiles are all similar.
    • The turnstile(s) surveyed was/were 23.
    • There is step-free access to the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The turnstile(s) opening width is 40cm.
    • There is a/are fixed ticket reader(s) at the turnstile(s) surveyed.
    • The height of the ticket reader(s) is/are 120cm.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
    • The turnstile(s) can be overcome by using Alternative Entrance - Exit Door M.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the turnstile(s), to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 12 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Stand

  • Stand View
    • This stand is for away supporters.
    • This stand has a dedicated access point for wheelchair users.
    • The name of the dedicated access point is Accessible Entrance - Gate X.
    • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within this stand.
    • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at pitchside.
    • Clear directional signage is not provided for the designated spaces.
    • There is designated seating for ambulant disabled people within the stand.
    • There is no specific seating area for ambulant supporters so please contact the club for more info.
    • There is step-free access throughout the concourse area(s).
    • The flooring in the concourse area(s) is concrete.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in the concourse area(s).
    • Background music/noise is not played in the concourse area(s).
    • The concourse area(s) is/are congested on matchdays during busy periods (before kick off, just before and during half time and at the end of matches).
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the concourse area(s) is good.
    • Lighting levels in the concourse area(s) are good.
    • There are food and drink counters situated along the concourse area(s).
    • Headsets for audio commentary can be used in this stand.
    • There is not a deposit charge for the use of headsets.
    • Audio commentary headsets for visiting supporters must be requested in advance and they will be delivered to the supporter on matchday.
  • Access to the Stand Seating View
    • There is stepped access from the concourse to stand seating.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • Lighting levels at the stairs are good.
    • There is not a lift for access to stand seating.
    • There is/are 1-15+ clearly marked step(s) to access the rows of seating from here.
  • Stand Facilities View
    • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available within the stand.
    • The accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the outer wall of the stand.
    • Accessible toilets are located in the entrance tunnel leading to the designated seating.
    • There are standard toilets available within the stand.
    • There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
    • There is not a separate parent and baby room within the stand.
    • There are partial ambulant toilets available with a grab rail on 1 side only.

Food and Drink (Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters)

  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are located along the concourse.
  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink counter(s).
  • The height of the food and drink counter(s) is/are high (110cm+).
  • There is not a lowered section at the food and drink counter(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the food and drink counter(s).
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • There is a steward available to provide assistance with ordering food and drink.
  • Stewards can assist in taking food and drink to the designated seating area(s).

Access Point (Accessible Entrance - Gate X)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the corner of the Barnes Bramall Lane Stand and Tony Currie South Stand.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access to the access point.
    • The access point door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the access point opening is 107cm.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
    • The nearest accessible toilet is 11m from the access point.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is step-free access from the access point to the stand concourse.

Designated Seating Area(s)

  • Seating Area 1 View
    • This information is for the designated seating area located at pitchside.
    • There is step-free access to the designated seating area.
    • The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
    • The view from the seating area is good.
    • There is/are 7 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in the seating area.
    • Companions sit behind you.
    • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • There is a dedicated steward to provide assistance.
    • There is an accessible toilet close to the seating area.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the entrance tunnel leading to the designated seating.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the designated seating area.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a steward.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 122cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
    • 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).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.