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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Northgate Sports Centre.
• Related link Northgate Sports Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/northgate-sports-centre

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• Comments View
  • To use the stadium facilities you must book in at the sports centre reception.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ipswich.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 18:00 - 22:00..
• Tuesday 18:00 - 22:00..
• Wednesday 18:00 - 22:00..
• Thursday 18:00 - 22:00..
• Friday 18:00 - 22:00..
• Saturday 09:00 - 18:00..
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00..

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Opening Times (School Holidays)

• Monday 09:00 - 22:00..
• Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00..
• Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00..
• Thursday 09:00 - 22:00..
• Friday 09:00 - 22:00..
• Saturday 09:00 - 18:00..
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00..

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 455cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 11in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located directly outside the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 131cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Sports Ground

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the front of the stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 10m 32ft 10in.
  • The accessible toilet is located underneath the stand.
  • There is not an audio description service.
• Comments View
  • There are 15+ well marked deep steps with handrails both sides up to the stand.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • This facility is located within the accessible toilet.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 95m (103yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located underneath the stand.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • 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 250cm x 290cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 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 not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower within this facility.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the toilet.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Standard Shower (Male)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the changing rooms.

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• Comments View
  • There is one deep step without handrails to the showers.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 103m (113yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 107m (117yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the track.
• The standard changing rooms are located underneath the stand.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Level Change (Male Changing)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Standard Shower (Female)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Femle)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 89m (97yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 93m (102yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the track.
• The standard changing rooms are located underneath the stand.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Level Change (Female Changing)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the right hand side of the stand.
  • The female toilets are 70m (77yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the left hand side of the stand.
  • The male toilets are 113m (124yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.

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Level Change (Male Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.