Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include an indoor caving centre, ten pin bowling, high ropes, trampoline park, games area, 4 party rooms for hire and an adventure soft play zone.
- Related link Salt Hill Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/salt-hill-park
- Related link GDT Slough.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/gdt-slough
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 19:00.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Slough.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Salt Hill Park Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are 4 bays available for electric car charging.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 154cm (5ft 1in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located beyond the reception desk to the right.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Soft Play Area
- The soft play area is located to the right from reception.
- The soft play area is located 25m from the reception.
- The soft play area is located to the right of the café.
- There is level access to the soft play area.
- The entrance to the soft play area is 96cm wide.
- There is adequate space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre within the soft play area.
- Access to the play equipment is via many steps and slopes/ramps.
Level Change (Access to Ten Pin Bowling and Trampoline Park)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the café, to the left of the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the café, to the right of the ramp.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The first section of the ramp overcomes the first 3 steps (photograph 1-3).
- This is the level of the bowling alley entrance.
- There is a further section of the ramp or 3 steps (photograph 4) to give access to the trampoline park.
Entrance (Ten Pin Bowling)
- This information is for the entrance located leading from the raised level at the rear of the café.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
Ten Pin Bowling
- There are various seating areas within the bowling alley.
- The seats vary in height from 45cm to 70cm.
- The seating does not have armrests.
- Table heights vary from 71cm to 115cm.
- The refreshments counter seen in photograph 4 was not in use at the time of our visit (January 2019).
- There is no hearing assistance system in this area.
- There are 6 full length lanes (with bumpers if required).
- Bowling ramps can be provided if bowling by hand proves difficult.
- Bowling shoes are collected from the reception desk.
- The bowling alley can get very busy at peak times, so it is advisable to book in advance. You can do this by calling 01753 969 710.
- The bowling alley bar is licensed.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Thursday: 10:00-21:00.
- Friday & Saturday: 10:00-23:00.
- Sunday: 10:00-21:00.
Trampoline Park
- The trampoline park has different sections and contains obstacles, games and trampolines for various ages and abilities.
- There are a variety of different trampolines available.
- Once on the trampoline level, there is access to the majority of the trampolines.
- Different activities take place, such as basketball competitions, dodgeball games and exercise classes.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Thursday: 10:00-12:00 (Parent & Toddler session) & 15:30–17:30.
- Friday: 10:00-12:00 (Parent & Toddler session) & 15:30 – 18:30.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 -19:30.
High Ropes
- The high ropes course is a series of climbing and balancing challenges.
- The course is at high level above the café area.
- A harness is worn and instructors are present to assist.
- Access to the high ropes is via the narrow spiral staircase located within the café area.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Thursday: 17:30-19:30.
- Friday: 15:30-18:30.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:30-19:30.
Caving Centre
- The entrance to the caving centre is located beyond the reception area, to the left of the café seating area.
- Inside the centre there are 6 deep steps leading up to a raised platform.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails to both sides.
- The entrance and exit for the caving experience are from the raised platform.
- The experience involves crawling through blacked out tunnels.
- Head torches are provided.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the reception desk to the left.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 200cm (5ft x 6ft 7in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Comments
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- There is an similar accessible toilet next door which has a transfer to the left.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located beyond the reception desk to around to the left.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.