Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Warrington Bank Quay.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front and rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) 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 between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm.
- 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 door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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 the left going up.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The height of the lower section of the counter is 79cm (2ft 6in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- There are 3 steps on the ladder entrance at the shallow end.
- There are 5 steps on the ladder entrance at the deep end.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 122cm (3ft 8in x 4ft).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 89cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is in house.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes recumbent cycle and upper body ergometer.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Sports Pitch
- The sports pitch is located at the rear of the venue.
- The sports pitch is enclosed by a fence.
- There is a gate to enter the sports pitch.
- The gate is double.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right of the reception counter.
- The facility is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 250cm x 320cm (8ft 2in x 10ft 6in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is not a wheel in shower.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the accessible changing room.
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 148cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 not 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard female changing rooms.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard male changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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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 female and male standard changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side Standard Changing Rooms)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, within the dry side female standard changing rooms.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, within the dry side male standard changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.