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• About View
  • Three Counties Showground is a 90 acre showground which stages different events throughout the year.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: venue hire, arenas, cafes, toilets, baby changing facilities, seating and campsite.
    Many of the facilities vary by event, for example, the EV charging point, mobile changing places facility, mobile toilet blocks, catering facilities, information and First Aid points.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Great Malvern.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Disability Awareness, Hidden Disabilities and Fire Evacuation Training.

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Entrance (Three Counties Centre)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The step has tactile markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• 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 door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• 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 manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Three Counties Centre - Foyer)

• The foyer is located immediately upon entering the Three Counties Centre.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Facilities available in this area include: toilets, lift, stairs and access to the Linden Suite.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Three Counties Centre - Linden Suite)

• The room is located to the right hand side as you enter the Three Counties Building.
• The distance from the entrance doors is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text 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 door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The room layout changes, depending upon the event.

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Lift (Three Counties Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left hand side as you enter the Three Counties Centre.
• The distance from the entrance doors is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile 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 93cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Three Counties Centre)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left hand side as you enter the Three Counties Centre.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 13 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Reception (Three Counties Centre - First Floor)

• The reception is located on the first floor, immediately opposite the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.

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Entrance (Avon Hall)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Avon Hall)

• Avon Hall is located to the left hand side of Blue Gate Car Park.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• The facilities differ, depending on the event.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The hall layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Kildare Hall)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Kildare Hall)

• Kildare Hall is located to the left hand side of the Blue Gate Car Park.
• There is a slight ramp between Kildare Hall and Wye Hall. The ramp is 120cm wide and has a handrail on both sides. There are manual double doors between the halls, which are kept open during events.
• The facilities within the hall vary, depending on the event.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Wye Hall.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is patterned.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The hall layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Wye Hall)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 400cm.
• 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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Area (Wye Hall)

• Wye Hall is located to the left hand side of the Blue Gate Car Park.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• The facilities differ, depending on the event.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access from the lower hall to the upper hall.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The hall layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Stock Stewards)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• 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 7cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Stock Stewards)

• The building is located to the left hand side of the Blue Gate Car Park.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• Facilities available in this area include: tables, chairs and sink.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The room layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Severn Hall)

• This entrance is located to the right hand side of the hall.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

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Area (Severn Hall)

• The Severn Hall is located to the rear of the Three Counties Centre.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The hall layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Teme Hall)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is 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 handrails on both sides.
• 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 away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 65cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 69cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Teme Hall)

• Teme Hall is located to the right hand side of the car park for the Three Counties Centre.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• Facilities available in this area include: tables, chairs and toilets.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The hall layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Friesian Pavilion)

• This entrance is located to the left hand side of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Friesian Pavilion)

• The Friesian Pavilion is located to the rear of the Three Counties Centre.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• Facilities available in this area include: tables, chairs and standard toilets.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area 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 a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The room layout changes, depending on the event.

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Entrance (Avoncroft Pavilion)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 2 steps with no handrails.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 22cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Avoncroft Pavilion)

• Avoncroft Pavilion is located to the rear of the Three Counties Centre.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• Facilities available in this area include: tables, chairs.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area 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 a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The room layout changes, depending on the event.