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Overview

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• About View
  • Hertfordshire Sports Village is a large building with 2 floors.
  • The building has 1 main lift.
  • The building has 1 main staircase.
  • The building floors are signed as: 0 and 1.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building does not have its own car park.
  • The building does have a campus car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Hatfield.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only entrance.
• This entrance gives access to floor 0.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: Squash Courts 1 and 2.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the swimming pool viewing gallery on floor 1.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located next to the dry changing rooms and in the Swimming Pool changing rooms area and on floor 1.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 0 and 1.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located in the male and female Swimming Pool changing rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located next to the Sports Hall and the Swimming Pool.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations to the left of the building and in the changing room with adaptations next to the Swimming Pool.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on BODYBALANCE Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic - Hertfordshire Sports Village (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Café Sport - Hertfordshire Sports Village (opens new tab).

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Parking (Hertfordshire Sports Village Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the north of the campus.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 20 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 510cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The car park is very large and there are various kerbs along the edge of the car park. Some of the dropped kerbs do not have tactile paving.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located towards the east of the car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 70cm.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 107cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 75cm.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 83cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which open automatically.
  • The width of the accessible gate is 165cm.
  • The width of the turnstiles are 55cm.

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Gym

• The gym is located towards the left of the building on floor 0.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a reception at the entrance at a height of 93cm.
• There is a touchscreen with heights between 105cm and 125cm.
• There is a gate next to the reception to access the gym with a width of 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Pools

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• Pool 1 View
  • The pool is located towards the right of the building on floor 0 and is accessed via either the male or the female changing rooms.
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
  • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a wet side chair.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The configuration of the pool can be changed into two separate pools by the use of a divider.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
• The floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry)

• The changing room surveyed is located towards the left of the building on floor 0.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
• There is also a mirror and coat hooks in the room.
• There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a fixed shower head.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• There are no grab rails for the shower.
• There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• The changing room surveyed is located on floor 0 towards the right of the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
• Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
• There is also a mirror in the room.
• There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a fixed shower head.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• There are no grab rails for the shower.
• There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Swimming Pool)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located towards the right of the building on floor 0 in the Swimming Pool changing room near the Swimming Pool.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 290cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has lever mixer taps.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 120cm and 180cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 104cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a shower with adaptations within this changing room, however it was not in service at the time of survey (June 2026).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Left Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the left of the building on floor 0.
  • The distance from the entrance is 45m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 145cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 57cm from the floor.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.