Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Saturday 07:30 - 20:00.
- Sunday 07:30 - 21:00.
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Comments
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- On Tuesdays and Thursdays the swimming pool doesn't open until 07:00.
COVID-19 Information
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Warrington Central.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front and side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 400cm (16ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 67m (73yd 10in) 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 road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The second set of doors is 6m beyond the first set of doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
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Comments
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- There are bollards on the path leading to the entrance. The width between the bollards is 90cm (2ft 10in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- The touch screens are on the left as you approach the reception desk.
- At the side of the reception desk is a turnstile entrance and an automatic gate to gain access to the swimming pool and changing rooms.
- The width of the automatic gate is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The gate opens away from you.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 34m (37yd 7in) from the lift.
- There is level 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 double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is Warrington Borough Council.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes the multigym, leg extension and upper body ergometer.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The fitness suite was closed at the time and could not be surveyed.
Swimming Pool (Training 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 is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 8 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- The training pool has a hydraulic floor which can be adjusted to alter the depth of the pool.
Swimming Pool (Competition 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 steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 6 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Changing Places (Wet Side)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is approximately 76m (83yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the facility are 362cm x 312cm (11ft 11in x 10ft 3in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet is corner.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 25cm (10in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
- It is a push button style alarm.
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Comments
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- There is a bath with the changing place.
- The height of the bath is 47cm (1ft 6in).
- The length of the bath is 210cm (6ft 9in).
- The bath has a mixer tap.
- There are handrails at the side of the bath.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is 79m (86yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 355cm x 310cm (11ft 8in x 10ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
- 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are a shower chair and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are lockers located outside the changing room.
- The lockers are a suitable height for wheelchair users.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 77m (84yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the competition 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.
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Comments
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- The changing rooms surveyed were the standard male changing rooms.
- The standard female changing rooms are 76m from the main entrance next to the standard male changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 77m (84yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the reception desk.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The changing rooms surveyed were the standard male changing rooms.
- Similar standard female changing rooms are located next to the standard male changing rooms.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- 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 (Lift 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lift (Lift 2)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 242cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 11in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 200cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- 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 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.
- 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 47cm (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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the wet side standard female and male changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 94m (102yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- 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 standard female and male changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry 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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the dry side standard female and male changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 92m (100yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- 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.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.