Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Sixways Stadium.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/worcester-city-council/worcester-city/access-guides/sixways-stadium
- Related link Sixways Stadium - Conference Facilities.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/worcester-city-council/worcester-city/access-guides/sixways-stadium-conference-facilities
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Worcester Shrub Hill.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- On match days the shop and ticket office are open from 10:00.
Parking (Main)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a charge for parking on match days.
- Tickets for parking needs to be brought in advance.
Parking (Blue Badge)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the right as you face the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 and block 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- This car park is not available on match days.
Counter (External Ticket Office)
- The counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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
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- 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).
Outside Access (External Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (Internal Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 107cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- Chairs without armrests are available in the reception foyer.
Counter (Shop)
- The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The distance given is from the external shop entrance.
Inside Access (Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the shop.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Shop Fitting Room
- The accessible fitting room is located at the rear of the store, to the right of the counter.
- The fitting room is 18m from the main shop entrance.
- The door to the room is 79cm wide, opens towards you and is locked by a locking handle.
- The room is 164cm wide x 290cm long.
- There is a drop down seat at a height of 50cm. There are drop down rails either side and a fixed grab rail to the right.
- There are 2 coat hooks at a height of 130cm.
- The room is equipped with an alarm cord.
- A full length mirror is opposite the drop down seat.
- There is a fully functional pull cord alarm to the left of the drop down seat.
Outside Access (Internal Ticket Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of reception.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
Counter (Internal Ticket Office)
- The counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The height of the counter is low (76cm or below).
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the main building.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet facilities are on the ground floor of the main building.
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 in front of the stadium.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.