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Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre

La Route de la Hougue du Pommier, Vale, Guernsey, GY6 8BD

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Location

  • This venue is situated in Vale.
  • 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.

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
  • The venue is open for leagues which run every weekday from October to May and every Monday and Wednesday in the summer months.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the building, off La Route de la Hougue du Pommier.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 463cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 2in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (49ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 17m (55ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • Some of the car park has a surface comprised of loose chippings.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are no toilets with adaptations in this venue.
      The nearest toilets with adaptations are located next door within the Guernsey Table Tennis Association.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.
      There are further standard male and female toilets in the same location on the first floor, to the right as you enter the bowls balcony from the top of the stairs.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • There are no baby changing facilities within this venue.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 5m (16ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Level Change (Access to Bowling Green)

  • Ramp / Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located to the right as you enter the bowling green area from the main entrance and reception.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the bowling green.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are adjustable.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a further ramp used to bridge the ditch around the edge of the bowling green.
      This has a steep gradient (although is very short), and a width of 61cm.
      Specially adapted bowling green wheelchairs are available.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are the ground floor and first floor.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the bowls balcony, bar and snooker room.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located to the left at the top of the stairs, across the bowls balcony.
    • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There are no doors, but the opening width is 79cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located straight ahead as you enter the bar area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has mirrors.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Level Change (Snooker Room to Bar)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading down to the bar from the snooker room.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • This step is bypassed by the ramp leading to the bar on the bowls balcony.

Standard Changing Room (Female Changing Room)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (62ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (45ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (13ft) from the bowling green.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Room)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (65ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (49ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (13ft) from the bowling green.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing room.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (62ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing room.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (65ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested 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.