Access Guide
Generic (Opening Times and General Information)
- The opening times vary depending on matches and events taking place.
- For large events and matches there are extra toilets provided, including a portable accessible toilet.
Location
- This venue is situated in St Sampsons.
- 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.
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, off Victoria Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Stand)
- This information is for the entrance located to the east side of the main stand.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 60cm (1ft 11.62in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1.23in).
Level Change (Main Stand)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the front of the main stand.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played during certain events - contact the venue for more information.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is not level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the front of the main stand, beside the pitch.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are not available.
- There is not an audio description service.
- The front row of seating in the main stand is suitable for mobility impaired walkers (accessed via a single step).
Toilet with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind the main stand.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (19.68504ft) from the main stand outside access.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind the main stand.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (6.56168ft) from the main stand outside access.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to the standard male toilets.
- 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).
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.