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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: an athletics stadium, all-weather pitch, 5-a-side pitches, tennis courts, cricket pitch and dry ski slope.
  • 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 Bebington.
  • 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.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the path leading from the car park, the step-free row of seating in the grandstand and the path leading to the areas beyond the sports stadium.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located under the grandstand at the far end of the male changing area.
  • The female toilet facilities are located under the grandstand at the far end of the female changing area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located under the grandstand along the corridors.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located at the far right-hand end of the grandstand.
  • Standard shower facilities are located under the grandstand at either end of the male and female changing areas.
  • There is a single step to access all standard shower facilities.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 107cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 59m from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has bollards, slight ramps or slopes and a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Access Point (Grandstand and Athletics Track - Right of Grandstand)

• This access point is located towards the rear of the grandstand and athletics track.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• Assistance is available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
• There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
• The locked gate can be opened on request.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 203cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.

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Entrance (Grandstand - Rear Accessible Entrance to Accessible Changing)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the grandstand.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear Accessible Entrance to Changing Area)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the grandstand.
• 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 level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: an athletics ground.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, gravel, rubber tarmac and grass.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• The following areas have stepped access: the athletics area and running track from the grandstand.
• There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates.

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Room (Cricket Pavilion)

• The room is located in the pavilion at the far end of the cricket pitch.
• The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope and a slight ramp or slope.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is stepped access into the room.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a lip at the door entrance.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Cricket Pavilion)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the left after entering the cricket pavilion.
  • The distance from the cricket pavilion entrance is 5m.
  • 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 74cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets and a changing bench.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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 soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is stepped 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.
  • There is a step on either side of the shower area that must be overcome to use the showers.

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Changing Area (Changing Room 18)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located along the corridor under the grandstand.
  • The distance from the rear accessible entrance to the changing area is 23m.
  • 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 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: a changing bench.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Attendants Room and Enquiries)

• The counter is located under the grandstand.
• The distance from accessible rear entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has uneven surfaces.
• There is step-free access via ramp to the counter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The height of the counter is 117cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around (Grandstand)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the female changing area.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Grandstand)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located in the grandstand.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • Some of the seating area is covered.
  • The following areas have stepped access: apart from the front row, all other rows of seating are only accessible via steps.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.

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Entrance (Ski Hut)

• This entrance is located at the front of the ski hut.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.

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Counter (Ski Hut)

• The counter is located as you enter the ski hut.
• The distance from ski hut entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 91cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• 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.
• There is not 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: benches.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located under the grandstand, near the female changing area.
  • The distance from the grandstand rear accessible to accessible changing entrance is 8m.
  • 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 no 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 twist lock.
  • 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 300cm (width) x 312cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lateral transfer space is 239cm (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 a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm 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 a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    The shower controls are lever mixer.
    There is no shower seat.