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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include swimming pool.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include holiday park, bars, restaurants, owner's club leisure facilities and restaurant.
• Related link Craig Tara Holiday Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/craig-tara-holiday-park
• Related link Craig Tara Owner's Club.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/craig-tara-owners-club

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COVID-19 Information

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ayr.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ayr.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 550cm (8ft 2in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) 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 have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The designated bays are around 250m from the swimming pool and owners club, where drop-offs can be made.

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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) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
• Comments View
  • There are heavy manual double doors to the right.

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Level Change (Main and Millie's Cookie Entrances)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Millie's Cookies Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right of the main entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • The main entrance automatic doors also provide access to this area.

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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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift (Spectator Area and Millies Cookies)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 145cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 9in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Level Change (Spectator Area and Millies Cookies)

• 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 3 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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Eating and Drinking (Millie's Cookies)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right as you enter.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / 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 presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The seating area is shared with the swimming pool spectators.
  • There is lift access to bypass 3 clearly marked, medium height steps with handrails on both sides to the seating.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Swimming Pool)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the changing rooms to the pool.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading down near the ramped pool entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Raised Pool Areas)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to raised areas, flumes and bridges.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are deep steps onto and out from the flumes.

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Other Floors (Viewing Platform)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the swimming pool viewing bridge.
• Comments View
  • The viewing bridge has a moderate slope.
  • The pool can also be viewed from the ground floor in a seated area beside reception.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing village.
• 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; drop down rails and a baby change table.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• 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 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the changing village.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 149cm (6ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter.
• 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing village.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the changing village.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located via a member of staff.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.