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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Yearsley Swimming Pool is located on Haley's Terrace in York, off Haxby Road.
    It is situated between Nestle Chocolate Factory and the River Foss.
  • There is a small car park at the front of the venue.
    An arrangement is in place with Nestle which allows standard car parking to the side of the venue if spaces in the factory car park are available.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Haxby Road with direct access into Acomb and Chapelfields.
  • For more information on First Bus York please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is York.
  • The nearest train station is York approximately 1.6 miles away.
  • For more information on York Train Station facilities please click here (opens new tab).

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the grounds surrounding the venue.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include shower chairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact Reception.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.

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Summary

• Services/facilities within the venue include a Reception, Swimming Pool, standard changing rooms, Family changing rooms, standard showers and toilets, accessible shower and toilet, lockers and a Viewing Gallery.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off Haley's Terrace.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
  • The Yearsley Swimming Pool has access to the Nestle Car Park at the side of the venue as can be seen in photograph 4.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach (From Haxby Road)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 150cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 77cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Yearsley Swimming Pool'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 87cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The height of the push button to exit the venue is 96cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located between the two sets of entrance doors.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 95cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 79cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/01/2023.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
  • The touch screen is for new memberships and the touch screen controls are between 116cm -140cm high.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are chairs without armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Changing Area (Pool)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the left and right side of the swimming pool.
  • The changing area is approximately 21m from the entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 24m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 2m from the swimming pool.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles.
  • This is a female changing area.
  • Similar male changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • The female changing rooms are located on the left as you enter the pool area. The male changing rooms are located on the right as you enter the pool area.

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Changing Area (Family Changing Area)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the left and right sides of the swimming pool.
  • The changing area is approximately 21m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 24m from reception.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles and baby change facilities.
  • This is a female changing area.
  • Similar male changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • The lockers are next to the family changing areas.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Accessible Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the Swimming Pool area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the second set of entrance doors.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 239cm x 254cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 78cm and 145cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 48cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.

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Entrance (Shower and Toilet Areas)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the pool area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Male shower and toilets/Female shower and toilets'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The width of the entrance for the female shower and toilets is 85cm.

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Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located on the right as you enter the Swimming Pool.
• The shower facilities are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the shower facilities.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Female showers and toilets'.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 101cm.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is step free access to two of the showers and there is a slight incline to access the remainder of the showers.
• There are coat hooks available at a height of 135cm.
  There is a flip up/down seat available at 45cm high.
  There is a dropdown rail and horizonal rail at the side of the seat.

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• Comments View
  • The Male showers are 16m from the main entrance and are identical to the Female showers.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the right as you enter the Swimming Pool area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the entrance to the Female shower and toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the Swimming Pool area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance in the shower area.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Step(s) (Access to Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are step(s) located from the main walkway to the Swimming Pool.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the Swimming Pool.
• There is/are 4 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 15cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 27cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There are 9 sets of similar steps located all around the Swimming Pool.
  The pool hoist can be used to overcome these steps and give direct access to the Swimming Pool.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 5 steps.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• The hoist overcomes the steps into the Swimming Pool area and also the steps into the Swimming Pool.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on each corner of the venue.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the second set of entrance doors.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 23cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the viewing gallery.

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Viewing Gallery

• The Viewing Gallery is on the first floor of the venue on either side of the pool and is accessed by steps.
  
• The surface of the floor is wood and there are chairs with armrests and bench seating available.
  
• The height from the floor to the underside of the tables is 69cm.