Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Café, standard toilet, accessible toilet, standard changing rooms, accessible shower, standard showers, event space.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 3 Bathing Pools.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours (Pools)
- For information about the opening hours please click here.
- The pools are open 24/7. The changing facilities and cafe have seasonal opening hours.
Opening Times (Changing Facilities and Cafe - April - June)
- Monday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 16:00.
Opening Times (Changing Facilities and Cafe - July-August)
- Monday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 17:00.
Opening Times (Changing Facilities and Cafe - September - October)
- Monday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 16:00.
Opening Times (Changing Facilities and Cafe - November - March)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 14:30.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 202cm x 380cm (6ft 8in x 12ft 6in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on La Vallette in front of the venue.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 260cm x 495cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 3in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on La Vallette in front of the venue.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (The Bathing Pools Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- 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 to the right of 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- 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 the left going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Eating and Drinking (The Bathing Pools Café)
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Location and Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a self service counter at a height of 90cm with water, condiments, straws, cutlery, and napkins.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left of the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 98cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: outside balcony seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Bathing Pools Café - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the café counter.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 215cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 88cm and 180cm from the floor.
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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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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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- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Bathing Pools Café)
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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 to the right of the café counter.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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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 standard shared toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- The baby change facilities are a baby change mat placed on the wash basin counter.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of the standard toilet.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Café, event space.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- The lift is used to access the event space on the upper floor.
Room(s) (Event Space)
- The room surveyed was The Swallow Pavillion and is located on the first floor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- There is no signage for the room.
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Getting Into The Room
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- There are no doors at this entrance .
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Inside The Room
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- The room has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs without armrests and long tables.
- Tables are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- Light switches are at a recommended height from floor level at 119cm.
- The contrast between the walls and floors varies due to glass walls/sliding doors.
Toilet with Adaptations (Event Space - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the event space.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 265cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
- 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 88cm (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 general domestic waste 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 not 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 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
- 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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- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Changing Rooms and Pools)
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Steps
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- 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 good.
Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 2)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the pool side outside entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located below the café.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
Outside Access (Ladies Pool to Changing Room 2 and Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located up and behind the Ladies pool.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 1 with warm showers)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Ladies pool side outside entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located below the café.
- 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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- Shower use is charged - touchcard payment card readers are at a height of 132cm.
Accessible Shower (Changing Room 1)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within Changing Room 1.
- 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Shower (Cold Water Rinse Showers)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located between Changing Rooms 1 and 2.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Level Change (Changing Rooms to Ladies Pool)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Ladies pool.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right and left of the pool.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Step(s) (Ladies Pool)
- There is a/are step(s) located at the end of the landing of the access steps.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Ladies Pool.
- There is/are 11 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The handrail is at a height of 80cm from the pitch line of the stairs.
- There is a second handrail at a height of 40cm from the pitch line of the stairs.
Access Point (Outdoor Pools - Ladies and Children's)
- This access point is located to the right of the café entrance steps.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is step-free access via ramp.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
Swimming Pool (Ladies 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 not steps into the swimming pool.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Access Point (Children's Pool)
- This access point is located to the right of the café building.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- Assistance is not available at the access point.
- There is ramped and stepped access.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
- There are 6 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Step(s) (Children's Pool)
- The step(s) is/are used to access The Children's Pool.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is an additional stairway and slight ramp leading directly into the pool on the left hand side of the pool. The steps are 15cm high and 20cm wide.
Swimming Pool (Children's 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 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 3 steps.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block - No Transfer Space)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Access Point - Ladies and Children's Pools.
- This accessible toilet is located on the landing of the steps past the Access Point, and facing the Ladies Pool.
- There is not 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 110cm x 152cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 12in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- 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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- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a dropdown rail on the left-hand side (as you face the toilet).
Level Change (Accessible Toilet - Toilet Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the pathway from the main steps landing.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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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 in the toilet block to the right of the children's pool.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Access Point - Ladies and Children's Pools.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Standard Toilets - Toilet Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the female and male standard toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilet.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Access Point (Horseshoe Pool)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on La Vallette, before the main La Vallete Pools café.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located after the first set of steps.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Horseshoe Pool - Changing Shelter
- There is an enclosed shelter which has a stone bench at a height of 38cm and various coat hooks at differing heights.
Swimming Pool (Horseshoe 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 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 11 steps.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Level Change (Horseshoe Pool to Sea)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on both sides of the Horseshoe Pool.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are steps with resting areas leading directly into the sea.
Access Point (Gentleman's Pool)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on La Vallette, before the main La Vallete Pools café.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 107cm.
- There is a main opening from the road, followed by another ahead and to the right.
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Access Point (Gentleman's Pool - Side)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on La Vallette, before the main La Vallete Pools café.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 118cm.
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Step(s)
View
- There is/are 18 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Gentleman's Changing Shelter
- There is an outdoor shelter with a stone bench at a height of 44cm and coat hooks at various heights.
Level Change (Changing Shelter to Gentleman's Pool)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the changing shelter.
- There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
Swimming Pool (Gentlemen's 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 not a wet side chair available.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 11 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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.
