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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Planet Pavilion, the Space Pavilion, the Star Pavilion, First Light Pavilion, Pavilion Shop, Planet Café and the First Light Café.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the Galaxy gardens, picnic area, breakout room for schools and telescopes for the public to use.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Jodrell Bank can be reached by the M6, A537, A34, A54 and the M56.
  • Parking is located off Bomish Lane in front of the venue.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Goostrey which is serviced by Northern Rail.
• Useful Links View
  • Northern Rail - Goostrey station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
• There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 520cm (11ft 6in x 17ft 1in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free for Local's Pass holders, Blue Badge holders, motorbikes and coaches.
  • There are bollards after the dropped curb leading from the car park to the main entrance.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the floor.
  • The bollards do not have clear markings.
  • The width of the narrowest bollards is 125cm.

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Outside Access (Planet Pavilion Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Planet Pavilion building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar set of doors at the rear of the Planet Pavilion (shown in photograph 4) which lead out to the Space Pavilion and Gardens.

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Outside Access (Space Pavilion Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 204cm (6ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The width between the bollards is 150cm+.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the floor.
  • The bollards have visual indicators.

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Outside Access (Star Pavilion Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope with an easy incline before the entrance.

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Outside Access (First Light Pavilion)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an entrance similar to this on the other side of building.

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Ticket Office

• To enter the Discovery Centre tickets need to be purchased from the ticket office.
• The ticket office is to the left of the car park.
• there is a dropped curb leading from the car park to the ticket office.
• There are bollards along the route.
• The bollards contrast visually with the floor.
• The bollards do not have indication markings.
• The width between the narrowest bollards is 109cm.
• The flooring is uneven in places.
• There is level access to the ticket counters.
• There are two ticket counters.
• The ticket counters are staffed.
• The ticket counters are placed behind a screen.
• The ticket counters are placed in front of a plain background.
• The height of the counter is 125cm.
• There are movable card machines at the counter.
• There is a hearing loop at the counter.
• The hearing loop is a fixed loop.
• The hearing loop was tested on the 09/02/2023.
• The hearing loop was working.
• Lighting levels at the counter are good.
• Next to the ticket counter there is a narrow turnstile.
• This can be avoided by using the Planet Pavilion to gain entry to the rest of the Discovery Centre.

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Planet Pavilion and Pavilion Shop

• There is level access throughout the shop.
• There is a mat with small thresholds immediately after the entrance.
• There is enough space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre once inside.
• There is some fixed furniture inside the shop.
• There is no music played in the shop.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• The till is located at the rear of the shop before the toilets.
• The till is 7m from the Planet Pavilion entrance.
• The height of the till is 114cm.
• There is a lowered section of the till.
• The height of the lowered section of the till is 77cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system available.
• There is a movable card machine available.
• Lighting levels are good.
• During certain times the Pavilion shop can become very busy.
• When visiting other pavilions you enter the shop through a separate door at the rear of the shop.
• The door is a single automatic door.
• The width of the door is 110cm.
• There is a small threshold at this entrance.

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The Space Dome

• There are timetabled shows in this space.
• The timetables are available at the ticket office.
• During the shows the lighting is poor.
• There are single doors with a locked leaf extension to enter the space.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The width of the doors is 89cm.
• There is 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space inside the space.
• There is staggered seating inside the space.
• There is dedicated seating along the front rows.
• There are steps to the higher rows of seating.
• There are 5 steps.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps in 17cm.
• The going of the steps is 56cm.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• Staff can provide assistance in getting to the seating area.
• There is a hearing loop in this space.
• The hearing loop had distorted sound when tested on 08/02/2023.

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Inside Access (Space Pavilion)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • To the right of the entrance is a space that has different uses.
  • At the time of the survey it was being used for a temporary exhibition.
  • There is seating throughout the building.

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Inside Access (Star Pavilion)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The loop is only in use when there is speaker present.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The Wolfson Auditorium is located inside the Star Pavilion.
  • This is a timetabled/bookable space.
  • The seating area can be moved to create more space.
  • There are 10 steps to the staggered seating area.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps varies with the deepest step being 48cm.
  • There was no speaker present to test the hearing loop at the time of the survey.
  • During presentations there are some noises and lights that may startle some people.

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Inside Access (First Light Pavilion)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at low levels throughout the space.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating along some walkways.
  • There are temporary and permanent exhibitions.
  • There is level access throughout the exhibitions.

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Eating and Drinking (Planet Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the tills inside the Planet Pavilion.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; picture wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 67cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 71cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (First Light Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located inside the First Light Pavilion.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; picture wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/02/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • There are also long tables.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Planet Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the front of building entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Planet Pavilion, behind the shop, next to the Planet café.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste, general domestic 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 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Space Pavilion - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 220cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Star Pavilion - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor of the Star Pavilion.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 215cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
  • 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 118cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 81cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Light Pavilion - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building along the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 205cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Light Pavilion - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 210cm (8ft x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 77cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a second wash basin to the left of the toilet.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from the toilet seat.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The type of taps is lever mixer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Planet Pavilion)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located past the shop pay counter to the left before the café.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Planet Pavilion front entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Space Pavilion)

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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 to the right when you enter the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Space Pavilion entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Star Pavilion)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located straight ahead as you enter along the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Star Pavilion entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 71cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located straight ahead as you enter along the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Star Pavilion entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 71cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Light Pavilion)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the left as you enter along the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the First Light Pavilion main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the First Light Pavilion main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.