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Introduction

• Related link Marine Walk Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/sunderland-city-council/marine-walk-car-park
• Related link Roker Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/sunderland-city-council/roker-park

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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 Seaburn.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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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 free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the north end of the promenade.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Roker Terrace)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between Roker Terrace and Marine Walk.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is 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 between Roker Terrace and Marine Walk.
• 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are a number of similar ramped paths between Roker Terrace and Marine Walk.
  • There are also a number of similar stepped routes between Roker Terrace and Marine Walk.. The steps are deep and not clearly marked.

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Access Point (Roker Park Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the promenade side of Roker Park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • This access is below Roker Terrace, under the arch bridge, on the path from Roker Park bandstand.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path approaching the arch.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the right as you approach the arch, down from the park entrance off Roker Terrace.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Promenade

• The promenade is over 180cm wide and level ow with a very slight incline.
• There are some raised seating areas accessed by three medium steps that are not clearly marked, as shown in photograph 2.
• There are benches along the promenade.
• The pier is located along the promenade.

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Level Change (Beach)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the Beach.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the beach.
• 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 bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The number of steps located between Marine Walk and the beach vary.

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Play Area

• There is a play area located near the Marine Walk car park and toilets.
• The play area is accessed by a single, heavy gate that opens towards you and is 125cm wide.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located off Marine Walk.
  • The facility is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Marine Walk access point.
  • There is not level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 302cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 11in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • If the door does not unlock via RADAR key alone, a security code may also be required.
  • The code is available from the Changing Places toilet map website.
  • At the time of research in March 2019 the code was 4680.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Marine Walk access point.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the car park, off Marine Walk.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Sue's Cafe.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 100cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 48cm (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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• 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 150m (164yd 2in) from the Roker Park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the north section of the promenade close to Grannie Annie's.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 205cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a grab rail attached to the inner door covering, this grab rail has good contrast to the door covering.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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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 along the north promenade close to Grannie Annie's.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 150m (164yd 2in) from the Roker Park entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the side of the building.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar ramp to the female standard toilet.

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Additional Info

• Access to Wi-Fi is available via _FreeSunderlandWi-Fi.