Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Prestwick.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Prestwick Town.
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 335cm x 485cm (10ft 12in x 15ft 11in).
- The nearest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 27m (30yd) 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the pool area.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp with a handrail on the left going up to the viewing gallery.
- The photographs show the main foyer and the ramp to the viewing gallery respectively.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located in the corridor opposite reception.
- The fitness suite is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are light.
- The opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- 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.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Friday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Sunday 09:30 - 16:30.
Swimming Pool
- There is 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.
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Comments
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- Please see the website for swimming session times.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located past reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located within the changing areas.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a medium step directly into the showers.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the corridor opposite reception.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 405cm (7ft 1in x 13ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 78cm (2ft 7in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a shower and bed within this facility.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located off the main foyer.
- The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located within the changing area.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
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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 male and female changing areas.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.