Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite, sports hall, dance studio, meeting room, tennis courts, accessible changing rooms, standard changing rooms and toilet facilities.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a car park.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Church Stretton.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 410cm x 590cm (13ft 5in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 51m (55yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 71m (77yd 1ft) 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
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 venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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.
- 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.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite and studio.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Swimming Pool)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter.
- There is/are 7 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- This level change gives access to the standard wet side changing rooms and the swimming pool.
Lift (Swimming Pool)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 200cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 not 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift gives access to the standard wet side changing rooms and the swimming pool.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Swimming Pool Standard Changing Rooms)
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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 within the female standard changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the female standard changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard male changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the male standard changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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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 female and male standard changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Swimming Pool
- There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Level Change (Wet Side Changing Rooms to Swimming Pool)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the changing rooms to the swimming pool.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is a handrail on the right-hand side going up for the female changing room.
- There is a handrail on the left-hand side going up for the male changing room.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located ahead as you enter the venue.
- The fitness suite is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 176cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is by the local authority.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes rowing machines and cycles.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Fitness Suite - Female)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard female changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails and an emergency alarm.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located ahead as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Fitness Suite - Male)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Foyer Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 opposite the reception desk.
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 320cm (7ft 3in x 10ft 6in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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 high 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There is a fixed height changing bench within the accessible toilet.
- The changing bench also restricts the transfers space measurement which could be wider.
- The bench is 180cm in length and 60cm wide.
Standard Toilet(s) (Foyer Area)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter, opposite the reception desk.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Changing Room (Tennis Courts & Sports Hall)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 320cm (7ft 10in x 10ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The shower also has a dropdown rail.
Standard Changing Room (Tennis Courts & Sports Hall - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Tennis Courts & Sports Hall - Male)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails and a non-infectious waste bin.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Tennis Courts & Sports Hall - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Tennis Courts & Sports Hall - Female)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails and a non-infectious waste bin.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Entrance (Tennis Courts)
- This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance gives access to the outdoor tennis courts.
Tennis Courts
- There is a slight slope on the pathway leading to the entrance of the tennis courts.
- There are 4 all-weather tarmac courts for public use.
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.
- Home visits / services are not available.