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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
This venue is situated in West Thurrock.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Chafford Hundred.

Opening Times (Office Opening Times)

Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the Main 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located on the lower frame of the door.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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 high (110cm+).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are moderate to good.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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

Comments View
- There are 2 person Go Karts available for carers.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other View
- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Briefing Room, Games Room and Diner.

Standard Changing Room (Female Standard Changing Rooms)

There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 58m (63yd 1ft) from the pits.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located inside the reception area.
There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

Level Change (Standard Changing Rooms)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located as you exit the changing rooms going to the pits.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
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).

Comments View
- The step from the male changing room (picture 1) is medium height.
- The step from the female changing room (picture 2) is shallow.
- Access to the changing rooms is level from the reception side, with the pits then accessible by going out the main entrance and round the side of the building.

Standard Changing Room (Male Standard Changing Rooms)

There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the pits.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located behind the reception area.
There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located behind reception, in the staff only area.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 188cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 2in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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 good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 in the standard changing rooms.
- 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 moderate to good.