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Utilita Bowl - Parking, Getting in and Getting Around

Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH

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Stadium Overview

  • Stadium View
    • The Utiltia Bowl is home to Hampshire Country Cricket Club and has a maximum capacity of 25,000 people (with all stands installed).
    • For county championship fixtures, there is spectator seating within the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand, Shane Warne Stand, the Hilton End, West Side, East Side and Pavillion End.
    • For international fixtures and major fixtures, there are additional temporary stands installed.
    • The designated viewing areas are located around the stadium bowl at the rear of the lower seating tier including, Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, Shane Warne Stand, East Side seating, Hilton End seating, West End seating and Pavillion End.
    • There are also designated viewing areas within the Colin Ingleby Stand and the Shane Warne hospitality areas.
    • Additional facilities at the stadium include the Hilton Hotel, Beefy's Bar (within the Hilton Hotel), Boundary Bar, Club Shop and Ticket Office.
  • Match Day Parking View
    • Matchday parking is available in car parks 1, 2, 3 and 6.
    • Car park 6 is used for Blue Badge holders.
  • Non Match Day Parking View
    • Non match day parking is located in car parks 1, 2 and 3.
  • Public Transport View
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located along the walkway beneath the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand.
    • There are toilet with adaptations located along the the walkways beneath the the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, the Shane Warne Stand and at the Hilton End of the ground.
    • There are toilet with adaptations within the hospitality areas in the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, the Shane Warne Stand hospitality areas and in the Rod Brangrave Pavillion.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 12 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the Hilton End, the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, the Arlott Atrium, the Shane Warne Stand, the Robin Smith Suite and the Derek Shackleton members' bar.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, the Shane Warne Stand and the Hilton End.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Hilton End, the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand, the Hampshire Suite, the Arlott Atrium, the Shane Warne Stand, the Robin Smith Suite and the Derek Shackleton members' bar.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located within the Colin Ingleby Mackenzie Stand.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within some of the toilets with adaptations.

Drop-off Point

  • A designated drop-off point is available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located off Botley Road.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Parking (Car Park 1 and 2)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Botley Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is only free on non match days.

Parking (Car Park 3 and 5)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Botley Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is only free on non match days.

Parking (Car Park 6 - Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Botley Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 47 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 258cm (width) x 456cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the East Gate entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • The standard parking at Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is used as accessible parking on match days only.

West Gate Match Day Ticket Office

  • The counter is located opposite the West Gate entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 126cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

East Gate Match Day Ticket Office

  • The counter is located to the right of the East Gate entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has a very easy slope.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 122cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

West Gate Accessible Entrance

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located opposite car park 1 - 2.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.

West Gate Turnstiles

  • Turnstile View
    • This turnstile is located opposite car park 1 - 2.
    • The approach to the turnstile has uneven surfaces.
    • The turnstiles are clearly signed.
    • Assistance is available at the turnstiles.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope .
    • There is a fixed ticket reader.
    • The fixed ticket reader height is 109cm from the floor.
    • The width of the turnstile opening is 67cm.
    • The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using the West Gate accessible entrance.

East Gate Accessible Entrance

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located opposite car park 6.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 181cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.

Outer Concourse and Walkways

  • There is step-free access on the majority of the paths around the ground.
  • There is stepped access to a grass surface behind the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion.
  • The surface of the majority of the paths is block paving.
  • The surface at the rear of all walkways is tarmac.
  • There are food and drink kiosks located around the ground.
  • Access throughout may include passing through the Arlott Atrium, where the doors are permanently held open.
  • There is clear directional signage.
  • There is a stadium plan/map.
  • There is a steward available for assistance on a matchday.
  • Stands View
    • Shane Warne Stand
    • Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand
    • Pavillion End, East Side, Hilton End and West Side - Lower Spectator Seating
  • Shops View
    • Utilita Bowl Store
  • Bars and Restaurants View
    • Beefy's Restaurant
    • The Boundary Bar
  • Main Reception / Hospitality View
    • Rod Bransgrove Pavilion - Hospitality, Designated Viewing Area and Spectator Seating
    • Rod Bransgrove Pavilion - Arlott Atrium
    • Shane Warne Stand - Hospitality - Executive Boxes and Shane Warne Suite
    • Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand - Hospitality - Hampsuite Suite, Shaun Udal Lounge and CIM Stand Boxes
    • Executive Boxes (Hilton Hotel)

Food and Drink

  • Food and drink counters are located all around the walkways.
  • Some of the food and drink counters are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access to the food and drink counters.
  • Some of the counters are between the recommended heights of 95cm - 110cm.
  • There are no lowered sections at the food and drink counters.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • Assistance is available when ordering food and drink.

Room (Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand Level 2 - Sensory Room)

  • The room is located on Level 2, to the right end of the stand.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Places (Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the rear of the Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 332cm (width) x 362cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 138cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shane Warne Stand - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right side of the Shane Warne Stand.
  • 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 signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 270cm (width) x 232cm (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 284cm (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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high 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 high 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 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 80cm 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 109cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 106cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There was not a working light within this toilet with adaptations when surveyed.