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Introduction

• Related link Sixways Stadium - Conference Facilities.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/worcester-city-council/worcester-city/access-guides/sixways-stadium-conference-facilities
• Related link Sixways Stadium - Shop & Ticket Office.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/worcester-city-council/worcester-city/access-guides/sixways-stadium-shop-and-ticket-office

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Parking (Main)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the stadium.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 15+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 480cm (13ft 1in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 89m (97yd 12in) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 198cm (6ft 6in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a charge for parking on match days.
  • Tickets for parking needs to be brought in advance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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• 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 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Turnstiles)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The width between the turnstiles is 61cm.
  • There are other similar turnstiles around the stadium.

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Outside Access (South Stand Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the South Stand.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

You are on Sports Ground (South Stand). Skip to the next section.

Sports Ground (South Stand)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is not level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the top of the south stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 8m (8yd 2ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located on the top level of the tiered seating, towards the centre of the stand.
  • There is an audio description service.
  • The audio description equipment is a headset.
  • The rows suitable for hearing loops are all rows.
  • A deposit is not required for the system.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The lower levels of the terrace in the south stand are suitable for mobility impaired walkers.

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Level Change (South Stand)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the south stand.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Sports Ground (North Stand)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the lower level of the north stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 14m (15yd 11in).
  • The accessible toilet is located at the north end of the east stand.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • Seating for mobility impaired walkers is at the lower levels of the north stand.

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Sports Ground (East Stand)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the lower level of the east stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 6m (6yd 1ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located at the north end of the east stand.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • Seating for mobility impaired walkers is at the lower level of the tiered seating.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet at the south end of the east stand.

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Sports Ground (West Stand)

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • Wheelchair seating is located at the lower level of the west stand.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 40m (43yd 2ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located at the north end of the east stand.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • Seating for mobility impaired walkers is at the lower level of the tiered seating.

You are on Eating and Drinking (East Stand). Skip to the next section.

Eating and Drinking (East Stand)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located underneath the east stand.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
• 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
  • There are various other locations around the stadium for purchasing food and drink.
  • The details for each are similar.

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Other Floors (South Stand)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 medium.

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Lift (South Stand)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the south stand.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1, 2 and 3.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the south stand entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 139cm (3ft 7in 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 not 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 medium.

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Eating and Drinking (South Stand)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located on the terrace of the south stand.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• 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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Eating and Drinking (South Stand - Level 2 Executive Boxes)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on level 2 of the south stand.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the eating and drinking concourse of the east stand.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the turnstiles.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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South Stand Executive Boxes

• There are executive boxes on level 2 and 3 of the south stand.
• The executive boxes have level access via lift.
• The doors to the executive boxes open by sliding.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening width is 80cm.
• There are tables in the executive boxes.
• The height of the tables is 70cm.
• There are chairs in the boxes.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• Chairs with armrests can be requested.

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Accessible Toilet (South Stand Level 1 - Terrace)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the south stand lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1 of the south stand, in the centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 218cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is not 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 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (South Stand Executive Boxes - Level 2)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the south stand lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 200cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 61cm (2ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical accessible toilet on level 3.

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Accessible Toilet (East Stand)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the south end of the east stand.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 224cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 on the grass areas outside of the stadium.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.