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Sports Hall

Wiltshire College, Trowbridge Campus, College Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0ES

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
  • This venue is situated in the Trowbridge campus.
  • The nearest mainline station is Trowbridge.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • 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 is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 610cm (11ft 12in x 20ft).
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not 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.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located to the right of the designated bays as you enter the car park.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge parking bays are to be used for Edington, Broughton, Lacock and Ashton Buildings, Arc Theatre, Sports Hall, Students Common and Pegasus Food Court.
    • The College uses Parking Eye to manage the car parks. There is a 15 minute waiting time for visitors. If a visitor plans to be longer than 15 minutes they must register their car at reception. Students and staff register their vehicles for daily use.

Outside Access (Arc Theatre)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is push pad controlled to enter the building.
    • The push pad is at a height of 86cm.

Level Change (Arc Theatre)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.

Internal Route from Main Entrance to Sports Hall

  • The distance from the main entrance to the Sports Hall is approximately 60m.
  • After entering the college via the main entrance proceed towards the Reception desk and bear left.
  • Go straight ahead passing the interview rooms to the double doors. The doors are 180cm wide and open automatically towards you. Through the doors the flooring changes from non slip slate tile to carpet.
  • Beyond the doors go straight ahead. The Sports Hall is 20m on the left.

Outside Access (Sports Hall Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of Ashton Building.
  • There is 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 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting level is medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services on the floors which are not accessible are Arc Theatre office and a fitness suite.

Fitness Suite

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located on the second floor of the Sports Hall.
    • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Fitness Suite (General) View
    • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes removable benches.
    • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
    • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is level access to all of the equipment.

Accessible Toilet

  • The nearest accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Arc Theatre.
  • Please see the guide for Arc Theatre for further details.

Standard Changing Room

  • There are standard changing rooms available.
  • The standard changing rooms are located on the right as you enter.
  • The standard changing room is 46m (50yd) from the Arc Theatre Main Entrtance.
  • The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the sports hall.
  • There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard Shower

  • There are standard level access shower facilities available.
  • The showers are located within the standard changing room.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilets are located to the left of the Sports Hall.
    • The female toilets are 45m (49yd) from the Arc Theatre 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 to the left of the Sports Hall.
    • The male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the Arc Theatre Main Entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are Text Relay aware.