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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a studio and fitness suite.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an athletics track.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Luton.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Luton.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• 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 is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 590cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 main doors open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Reception

• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• 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 medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the fitness suite.

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Outside Access (Fitness Suite Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is not a second set of doors.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite Entrance and Track)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the fitness suite entrance and track side.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading from the car park to the fitness suite entrance and track side.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.
• The lift does bypass the ramp.

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Lift (Track and Fitness Suite Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located leading to the athletics track and fitness suite entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 110cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • The lift can be used to access the trackisde and also the Fitness Suite Entrance.
  • The lift was out of use at the time of surveying, please contact the venue for more information.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 110cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users include free weights and multi body station.

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Sports Ground (athletics track)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the rear of the seating.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 80m (87yd 1ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located inside the building to the left of the reception.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• 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 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 260cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located next to the accessible toilet.
• The accessible changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the studio.
• The accessible changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 235cm x 235cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; a flip down seat and 2 drop down rails.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located next to the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
• Other facilities available are dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• 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 at the rear of the building to the left.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the the studio.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the studio.
• The standard changing rooms are located inside the male and female toilets.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located anywhere around the venue on grass verges.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.