Access Guide
Access To
- The Cove is located on the floor 1 of Union House.
- View information on Union House (opens new tab).
- The distance from the lift is 4m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
- The lift bypasses steps.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has shiny flooring.
- At the time of the survey (January 2026) the lift in Union House was out of order.
Room (Cove Club Floor)
- The room is located on floor 1 of Union House.
- The distance from the lift is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 162cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: sofas and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Counter (Cove Club Floor Bar)
- The counter is located on the right side of the Cove club floor.
- The distance from the Cove club floor entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 87cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Room (Cove Club Room)
- The room is located on the right side of the building.
- The distance from the lift is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: sofas and high stools.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Counter (Cove Club Room Bar)
- The counter is located to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the Club Room entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 119cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 87cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
