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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include sports pitches and changing rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This site is located to the south of the City. Warminster Road is accessed off Hemsworth Road, which can be accessed off either the A61, which runs south from the City Centre, or the A6102, which runs south west from the A57, which leads to Junction 33 of the M1, via the A630.
  • Parking is available at this site.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 20, 721, 722 and 723 stop on Warminster Road outside the Pavilion. Bus 18 also stops close by on Hemsworth Road.
• By Train View
  • Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
• By Tram View
  • Herdings Park is the closest Supertram stop, but this is approximately 2 km from the Pavilion.
• Useful Links View
  • For more details on how to get to the main University site, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more details on buses in Sheffield, please see the Travel South Yorkshire website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more details on trains to Sheffield.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
• This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
• To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
• To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 368cm x 595cm (12ft 1in x 19ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional overflow car park available if required (as shown in photograph 5).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the pavilion.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Alternate Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the pavilion.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The ramp used to access this entrance is the same ramp that is used to access the main entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase on the right side of the building with handrails on the left hand side going up.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left hand side of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was out of service at the time of surveying.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café/bar.
  • The café/bar is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the café/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • The café was closed at the time of surveying.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 65cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • 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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Sports Pitches

• There are a total of 3 playing fields and a cricket pitch available.
• From the pavilion the pitches are accessed by unsurfaced, concrete and gravel paths.
• Theses paths have varying gradients.

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Access from Pavilion to Pitches

• There are 2 separate sets of steps leading from the path in front of the pavilion down to the sports pitches (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).
• Photograph 3 shows the steps leading from the cricket pitch down to the lower playing fields.
• These can be overcome via the path leading off the main car park.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building, along the corridor to the right of the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 221cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left of the building, to the right of the lift and opposite 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and a fully functional emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along both sides of the the corridor at the rear of the building.

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• Comments View
  • There are a total of 15 standard changing rooms.
  • Changing rooms 1-10 do not have showers available.
  • Changing rooms 12, 13 and 14 do have showers available.
  • There is a moderate ramp 85cm wide leading into the showers in changing rooms 12 and 13 (photographs 3 and 4).
  • Changing room 13 is 7m from the main entrance.
  • Changing room 1 is 3m from the alternate entrance.

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Standard Shower (Male)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter from the alternate entrance, next to changing room 2.

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• Comments View
  • There are 10 standard shower compartments available in the male shower room.
  • 6 have level access (photograph 1).
  • 4 are accessed via 1 moderate step (photograph 2 and 3).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the building, along the corridor beyond the accessible toilet.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located in the male standard changing room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the alternate entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.