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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Squash Courts, a Sports Hall and Gym.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an Astro Turf Pitch and Tennis Courts.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 51m (55yd 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Football Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

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

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Level Change (Studio)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the reception foyer.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Inside Access (Football Block)

• 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 medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the right of the venue.
  • The fitness suite is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is not available.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The fitness suite is IFI accredited but to what level is unknown.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Main Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Fitness Suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of Reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is an additional similar standard changing room located by the Sports Hall and Squash Courts.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in 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; adjustable temperature settings.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the Standard Changing Rooms.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a medium step to access both standard showers.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located past Reception and on the right, just before the Fitness Suite.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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 inside the Changing Rooms near the Sports Hall.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main 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.
• Comments View
  • Additional female standard toilets are located just before the Fitness Suite, and male toilets are located through the Fitness Suite.

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Accessible Toilet (Football Block. 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the Main Entrance.
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 201cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 the left.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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
  • 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 good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Football Block)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Main Entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Main Entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.