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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a leisure centre with multiple facilities available.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a swimming pool, sports hall a gym, squash courts, exercise studios, grass and all weather sports pitches, wet and dry changing, changing place and changing room with adaptions, vending machines.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Leasowe Station.
  • The nearest bus station is Leasowe Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the squash court viewing area and the pool seating area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the leisure centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 280cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the pool change area, in the dry changing area and on the first floor to the right from the lift.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the pool changing area.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the dry changing area.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor next to the sports hall viewing area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located in the reception area.
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the pool changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the pool and dry changing areas.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptions in the pool changing area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the pool and dry changing areas.

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Entrance (Leisure Centre)

• This entrance is located at the front of the leisure centre.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 94cm.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the leisure centre entrance.
• The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is a barrier to pass through from the reception desk to the seating area and other facilities. The barrier opening is 85cm wide.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the seating in the pool viewing balcony is accessible by steps. The squash viewing gallery is only accessible by steps.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Changing Places (Reception)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left from the leisure centre entrance .
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 368cm (width) x 490cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 83cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 190cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 58cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a door to exit directly to the main pool. The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast. The width of the door opening is 87cm .

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Changing Area (Pool)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the left from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Access into the water is via steps.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist and wet side chair.
• Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Pool Change - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the leisure centre entrance in the pool changing area.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 132cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 110cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Pool)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead from the pool changing area entrance.
  • The distance from the pool changing area entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 180cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Changing Area (Dry Changing)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
  • The changing area is located behind the reception.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Area (Sports Hall)

• The Sports Hall is located to the right side of the leisure centre.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 66cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: sports hall, with multiple uses.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Studio 1)

• The room is located on the ground floor at the rear of the leisure centre.
• The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• There are additional studios for fitness training.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left from the leisure centre entrance in the reception area.
• The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• the ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 85cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the leisure centre entrance.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor ahead from the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Seating Area (Pool Balcony)

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• Location and Access View
  • The pool balcony is on the first floor to the left from the lift.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
• Seating Area View
  • The following areas have stepped access: the bench seating is accessed via steps.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The rear of the seating area is step free and level and accessable to wheelchairs in some parts.

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Seating Area (Sports Hall Balcony)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Sports Hall balcony is located on the first floor to the right from the lift.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Exit (Leisure Centre)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double automatic doors at this exit.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you exit.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Outdoor Spaces (Sports Pitches)

• The following is available in this area: sports pitches.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass and artificial grass.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: there is a kerb to access the grass sports piches.