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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Splash Cafe.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Abbey Fields car park, St Nicholas Church, St Mary's Abbey, Abbey Fields outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a lake and trail walks.
• Related link Abbey Fields Car Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/warwick-district-council/access-guides/abbey-fields-car-park
• Related link Abbey Fields Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/warwick-district-council/access-guides/abbey-fields-park

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Kenilworth.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Blue Badge Holders)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Access to the Blue Badge bays is via the barrier entrance in Abbey Fields Park.
  • The nearest car park is Abbey Fields Car Park.

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Outside Access (Main entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Viewing Gallery)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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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 are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
• The facility is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 270cm x 250cm (8ft 10in x 8ft 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
• 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 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the far right of the reception area.
• 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 View
  • The baby change facility is located within the first changing cubicle to the right as you enter the changing area.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the reception area.
• 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing room.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Splash Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the side of the swimming pool.
• 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 a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The cafe is run by Abbey Fields Swimming Pool and was closed at the time of the survey (April 2018).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located within the park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.