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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is Sunderland.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 23:30.
• Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.

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Pedestrian and Vehicle Entrance / Exit

• The entrance / exit is located in Matlock Street.
• There are two lanes for vehicles to enter the car park.
• These lanes have a barrier on each side, with controls that are accessible from the drivers window to get the issued ticket for parking.
• There are two lanes for vehicles to exit the car park.
• These lanes have a barrier on each side, with controls that are accessible from the drivers window that you enter your paid ticket to exit.
• There are 2 similar gates either side of the vehicle entrance for pedestrian access to the car park.
• The gate surveyed was on the right as you face the entrance.
• The gate is single, and opens away from you (push).
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the gate is 111cm.
• There is an easy ramp immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is a path either side of the vehicle entrance which is over 150cm in width and allows access to the car park from Matlock Street.
• There is an easy slope on the path.

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Outside Access (St Mary's Footbridge Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 2, leading in from St Mary's.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).

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Reception (Security Office)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the pedestrian and vehicle entrance / exit.
• There is not 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • For up to date parking information please click here.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 355cm x 500cm (11ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the footbridge entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the footbridge entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 185cm (6ft 1in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are located on level 2.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 ,2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the car park as you enter via the pedestrian and vehicle entrance / exit.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• The lift is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the pedestrian and vehicle entrance / exit.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 166cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 5in).
• 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 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the footbridge entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, to the left as you exit the lift and footbridge entrance lobby.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 228cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 6in).
  • 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 2, to the left as you exit the lift and footbridge entrance lobby.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the footbridge entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.

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