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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ipswich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Derby Road.

Opening Times

Monday 09:30 - 15:45.
Tuesday 09:30 - 15:45.
Wednesday 09:30 - 15:45.
Thursday 09:30 - 15:45.
Friday 09:30 - 15:45.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

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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.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 0 designated 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 a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Comments View
- There is an area at the front of the building for ambulances, which can be used as a drop off point.
- The area by the droped kerb is also used as a drop off point.

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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Comments View
- The handrail only covers part of the ramp.

Inside Access

Photos

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- The corridors throughout the centre have handrails both sides.
- Photograph 3 shows the hairdressing room, with accessible front and backwash sinks.
- Photograph 4 shows the quiet room.
- Photograph 6 shows the large keyboard available for the computer in the Garden Room.

Level Change (Access to the Garden)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the garden room to the garden.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Comments View
- There are double doors, 156cm wide, leading from the Garden Room to this ramp.

Accessible Toilet

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

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 229cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 6in).
- There is 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- There are 2 accessible toilets available here.
- The other toilet has a toilet roll holder within reach, but the sink cannot be reached from the toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 either side of the accessibe toilets.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.