Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a climbing wall, fitness suite, workout studio, sports hall, standard and accessible changing rooms and toilets.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Shrewsbury Sports Village Indoor Bowls Centre, 16 grass pitches (8 full size, 4 small, 4 mini), a floodlit premier grass pitch - with grandstand seating and terrace/patio viewing, a synthetic floodlit pitch - full size, divisible into 3 smaller pitches, a cycle track and 4 floodlit multi-use games areas.
- Shrewsbury Sports Village - Indoor Bowls Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Shrewsbury.
Opening Hours
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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 110m (120yd 11in) 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 to the left of the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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 access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 173cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 workout studio.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are a set of double heavy doors that open towards you (pull) and are 156cm wide to enter the sports hall (photograph 5).
Eating and Drinking (The Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter, opposite the reception desk.
- The bar does serve food.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Sports Team Change 5)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the outdoor sports entrance.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are 9 additional team change rooms available off the corridor.
- All of these rooms have the same facilities as the one surveyed.
- The signage for the room doors is written and Braille.
- The rooms are used by either female or male teams.
- The doors to enter the rooms open away from you (push) and have a width of 88cm.
- Team Change 1 is 26m from the main entrance.
- Team Change 2 is 33m from the main entrance.
- Team Change 3 is 34m from the main entrance.
- Team Change 4 is 40m from the main entrance.
- Team Change 6 is 49m from the main entrance.
- Team Change 8 is 53 from the main entrance and is signed as female only.
- Team Change 9 is 55 from the main entrance and signed as male only.
- Team Change 10 is 51m from the main entrance.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Sports Team Change 5)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the standard changing room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar facilities in all of the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Sports Team Change 12 - Accessible Shower)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) 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 55m (60yd 5in) from the outdoor sports entrance.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is another changing room with the same facilities.
- Changing room 11 is 42m from the main entrance, 32m from the reception desk and 47m from the outdoor sports entrance.
- The changing rooms are used by either female or male teams.
Accessible Shower (Wet Sports Team Change 12 - Accessible Shower)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar shower in the sports team 11 standard changing room.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Sports Team Change 12 - Accessible Shower)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the standard changing room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the standard changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilet facilities in sports team 11 standard changing room.
Standard Changing Room (Premier Changing Room 2)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the outdoor sports entrance.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Premier change room 1 is opposite this facility and has the same facilities.
- The changing rooms are used by either female or male teams.
Standard Toilet(s) (Premier Changing Room 2)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within premier changing room 2.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is an ambulant toilet cubicle within the changing room with a horizontal rail on the right only.
- There are similar toilet facilities in premier changing room 1.
Fitness Suite (Quiet Gym)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located at the end of the sports corridor.
- The fitness suite is 75m (82yd 1in) 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 door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) 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 the multi-gym and free weights.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Sports)
- 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 151cm x 228cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 visual 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.
Entrance (Outdoor Sports Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor to the right.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main 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 88cm.
- 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 beyond the 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The entrance gives access to the outdoor sport facilities.
Outdoor Sports Facilities
- There are easy sloping pathways leading to the entrances of the facilities.
- Pathways have a tarmac surface.
Patio Viewing Area
- The patio viewing area is opposite the café.
- There are 2 sets of double doors that open away from you (push) either side of the café to access the viewing area that is outside.
- The doors are 169cm wide.
- The patio area has bench style tables with seating that are 72cm high.
- Fronting the patio are 12 steps, 17cm high with handrails to the centre and sides.
- The steps lead down to the pathway to the sports pitches.
Grandstand Seating
- There are 7 steps leading to the rows of seats.
- The steps are 18cm high.
- There are 3 set of stairs.
- There is a canopy to protect you from the weather.
Standard Changing Room (Male Group Dry Change)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 78m (85yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 63m (68yd 2ft) 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 to the right of the reception desk, 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.
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Comments
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- There is a similar female group changing room available.
- This rooms is, 71m from the main entrance, 56m from the reception desk and 5m from the sports hall.
Accessible Shower (Male Group Dry Change)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male group changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
- Other facilities available include; a fixed shower head.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar shower in the female group changing room.
Standard Toilet(s) (Male Group Dry Change)
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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 Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located with in the male group changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the group changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilets with the female group changing room.
Standard Changing Room (Male Dry Change)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 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.
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Comments
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- There is a dropdown baby change unit with a height of 91cm within the room.
Standard Changing Room (Female Dry Change)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 59m (64yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 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.
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Comments
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- There is a dropdown baby change unit with a height of 92cm within the room.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Change)
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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 within the dry changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 78m (85yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-3 show the female standard toilets.
- Photographs 4-6 show the male standard toilets.
Accessible Changing Room (Room 1)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is 80m (87yd 1ft) 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 225cm x 228cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).
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Comments
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- The shower also has a fixed shower head and dropdown rails.
Accessible Changing Room (Room 2)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is 69m (75yd 1ft) 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 225cm x 228cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
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Comments
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- The shower also has a fixed shower head and dropdown rails.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Sports)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 67m (73yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right, off the main corridor.
- 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 151cm x 228cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 visual 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.
Fitness Suite (Training Zone)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located at the end of the sports corridor.
- The fitness suite is 85m (92yd 2ft) 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 156cm 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 a multi-gym, cycles, rowing machines and curl machines.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Climbing Wall
- The climbing wall is to the right of the reception desk.
- The climbing wall has various walls to suite different levels of ability.
- For information on timetables and prices for the climbing wall please click here.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception 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 left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- 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 toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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.
