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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ipswich.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ipswich.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

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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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 330cm x 470cm (10ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) 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.
  • 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.
• 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 in the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in) 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 from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the communal and changing areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the main sports hall.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is 22m (24yd) from the main 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 heavy.
  • The opening is 124cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located past reception and off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 138cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 31m (34yd) from the lift.
• The standard changing room is 51m (56yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 53m (58yd) from the main hall.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor corridor.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located within the standard changing area.
• The accessible changing room is 36m (39yd) from the lift.
• The accessible changing room is 58m (63yd) from the main hall.
• The accessible changing room is 56m (61yd) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are handrails.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; a flip down seat 40cm high.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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• Comments View
  • The details given are for the male facilities.
  • The female facilities are identical.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing area.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The details given are for the male facilities.
  • The female facilities are identical.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located past reception on the right.
  • There is level access to this 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 196cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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 27m (30yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• 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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.