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The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier

Stoke City Football Club - bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a/are not steward(s) trained in British Sign Language.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the North/South/West:
      Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and take the second exit at the first roundabout onto the A500. Exit the A500 at the second slip road and then keep to the right for the A50. At the roundabout take the second exit to join the A50 (the stadium is signposted and visible on the sky-line to the right). Once on the A50 take the first exit and head up the bank towards the traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic lights and head over the fly-over. Take the third exit at the first roundabout then the first exit at the second roundabout (the stadium is visible ahead). At the third roundabout take the third exit to reach the main entrance of the stadium.

      From the East
      Take the A50 to Stoke-on-Trent. Exit at the final slip road on the A50, with the stadium on the left. Take the third exit at the first roundabout and then the third exit at the second roundabout, this will lead you to the main entrance of the stadium.
    • On non matchdays parking is available directly outside the Q-railing Stand (West Stand).
      On matchdays access is strictly limited to vehicles with parking permits for car parks; North, West 1 and West 2. Signs also indicate coach and disabled parking.
      Supporters without a car parking pass have access to the South and Trent car parks on Stanley Matthews Way, within these car parks there are limited spaces and are sold on a strictly first come first served basis.
      All car parks open from 11.00am for an afternoon game and from 4.00pm for an evening game. Access to the car parks is available from both the A50 and the junction for Stanley Matthews Way on Trentham Road (A5035).
  • By Bus View
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Stoke-on-Trent.
    • Stoke-on-Trent Train Station is situated on the West Coast Main Line and provides direct access from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby and Crewe. On matchdays, buses are provided from the station to the stadium for both home and visiting supporters.
    • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

Car Parking and Drop Off

Outer Concourse

  • There is step-free access around the concourse, however there are some very slight slopes in places. The surface of the concourse varies between block paving and concrete.
    There are some steps located outside the Boothen End (North Stand). These steps can be bypassed by using the dropped kerbs and the designated pathway in the North Car Park.
    There are also steps located on the concourse between the ticket office and the Q-railing Stand (West Stand). These can be bypassed via the ramp on the opposite side of the access road, within West Car Park 1. There are pedestrian road crossings with bollards on either side of the ramp.
  • On matchdays there are food and drink stands located around the concourse; at the Boothen End (North Stand), on the corner between The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand) and The Franklyn Stand (West Stand), on the Tile Mountain Stand (East Stand), on the corner between the Tile Mountain (East Stand) and The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand) and on the away section of The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand).
    There are programme stalls located around the concourse.
  • There is step-free access from the concourse to all of the stands.
  • On matchdays the away section of The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand) is sectioned off.
    There are gates manned with stewards on either side of the concourse outside of the away section of The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand).
    Access between The Caldwell Construction Stand (South Stand) and The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) is possible via the public footpath along Stanley Matthews Way.
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on matchdays.

Access Point (The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier - Alternative Entrance - Gate C)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the outer wall of the The Franklyn Stand (West Stand).
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access to the access point.
    • The access point door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the access point opening is 170cm.
    • There is a/are handheld ticket reader(s) at the access point.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
    • This access point gives step-free access via lift to the south side of the Q-railing Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is step-free access via lift from the access point to the stand concourse.

Lift (The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier - Alternative Entrance - Gate C)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead as you enter The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier - Alternative Entrance - Gate C.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier - Alternative Entrance - Gate C.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Access Point (The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier - Main)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the outer wall of The Franklyn Stand (West Stand).
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access to the access point.
    • The access point door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the access point opening is 170cm.
    • There is/are no ticket reader(s) at the access point.
    • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • Access to the Stand Concourse View
    • There is stepped access from the access point to the stand concourse.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides 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.

Outside Access (Executive Hospitality Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the outer wall of the Franklyn Stand (West Stand).
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Lift (North Side)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the lift lobby on Level 3.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 155cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 1in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low.

Stand

  • Stand View
    • This stand is for home supporters.
    • The stand can be accessed via an alternative access point.
    • There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users within this stand.
    • There is designated seating for ambulant disabled people within the stand.
    • There is step-free access throughout the concourse area(s).
    • The flooring in the concourse area(s) is vinyl/laminate and carpet.
    • Clear directional signage is provided in the concourse area(s).
    • Background music/noise is not played in the concourse area(s).
    • The concourse area(s) is/are congested on match days during busy periods (before kick off, just before and during half time and at the end of matches).
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the concourse area(s) is good.
    • Lighting levels in the concourse area(s) are good.
    • There are food and drink counters situated along the concourse area(s).
    • Headsets for audio commentary can be used in this stand.
    • Headsets are collected from a steward.
    • There is not a deposit charge for the use of headsets.
  • Access to the Stand Seating View
    • There is ramped/sloped access from the concourse to stand seating.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
    • There is/are 1-15+ clearly marked step(s) to access the rows of seating from here.
  • Stand Facilities View
    • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the stand.
    • There are standard toilets available within the stand.
    • There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
    • There is not a separate parent and baby room within the stand.

Food and Drink (The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier)

  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are located along The Franklyn Stand (West Stand) Upper Tier concourse.
  • The food and drink counter(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink counter(s), via lift.
  • The height of the food and drink counter(s) is/are medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is a low section at the food and drink counter(s) with a height of 76cm or below.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section(s) of the food and drink counter(s).
  • The lowered food and drink counter(s) has/have a separate queue.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the food and drink counter(s).
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There is a steward available to provide assistance with ordering food and drink.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 3 of hospitality.