You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, cardiovascular room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a 3-hole pitch and putt golf course.
• Related link Kingsmills Hotel.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/kingsmills-hotel

You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.

Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 22:00.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • Last entry is 21:15..

You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Inverness.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Inverness.

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Collapse all Expand all

• 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 650cm (11ft 6in x 21ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the side 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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 have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are additional designated bays in front of the main hotel linked to the leisure club.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

You are on Level Change (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located ahead as you enter.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

You are on Outside Access (Side Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the main entrance.
• 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 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.

Collapse all Expand all

• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
• Comments View
  • These doors can sometimes be locked.
  • Please contact reception prior to visiting.

You are on Level Change (Side Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

You are on Outside Access (Kingsmills Hotel Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Kingsmills Hotel Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in) wide.

Collapse all Expand all

• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp leading from Kingsmills Hotel down to this corridor.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• The reception desk is 15m (16yd 15in) from the side entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Eating and Drinking. Skip to the next section.

Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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 service counter.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 20m (22yd) from the side entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

You are on Fitness Suite. Skip to the next section.

Fitness Suite

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right of the building.
  • The fitness suite is 22m (24yd) from the side entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 85cm 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.

You are on Swimming Pool. Skip to the next section.

Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The pool steps have one central handrail which can be used for either side.

You are on Level Change (Swimming Pool). Skip to the next section.

Level Change (Swimming Pool)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the pool area.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

You are on Accessible Changing Room. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Changing Room

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located immediately right from the reception desk.
• The accessible changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
• The accessible changing room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the reception desk.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails and a changing table.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; flip down chairs, an accessible toilet and a sink.
• There is level access to the changing room.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The flip down shower chair is 39cm high.
  • The flip down chair is 42cm high.

You are on Standard Changing Room. Skip to the next section.

Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located through the swimming pool to the left.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 24m (26yd) from the side entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located immediately right of the reception desk.
  • 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.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 310cm x 180cm (10ft 2in x 5ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • 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 in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 46cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • 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 cannot 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet/changing room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
  • The female toilets are 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
  • The male toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

You are on Additional Info. Skip to the next section.

Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested 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.