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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main hall (tennis courts), a little hall, change/shower/toilet facilities at ground floor level, squash courts, nursery and a viewing hall at 1st floor level.
• Related link Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/tunbridge-wells-sports-centre/tunbridge-wells-borough-coun

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Southborough.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Tunbridge Wells.

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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 are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 85m (93yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 92m (101yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The Tennis Centre is at the rear of the sports centre and car park but patrons can be dropped off outside the entrance door.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access - Main Hall)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the corridor to the hall.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located from the corridor to the hall.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Level Change (Inside Access - Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the main entrance into the centre.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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• 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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails 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 poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing areas.
  • The female and male toilets are 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard changing area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 44m (48yd) from the main hall.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the main corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing area.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.