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Family Stand

Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Headingley Stadium, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3DP

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Access To (Family Stand)

  • The Family Stand is located on the east side of the cricket ground in front of the scoreboard.
  • View information on Headingley Stadium - Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 9 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.

Spectator Seating Area

  • The seating area is not sheltered.
  • There is tiered seating in this area.
  • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
  • There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
  • There is standard seating with step-free access via ramp or slope in this area.
  • Step-free seating accessed via ramp or slope is located in Row A .
  • All the other rows of seating have stepped access.
  • Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
  • This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
  • This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
  • The toilet facilities are located behind the stand.

Designated Viewing Area

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the front of the Family Stand in front of Row A.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the designated viewing area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit behind you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Toilet with Adaptations (Family Stand - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the Family Stand.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 166cm (width) x 211cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high 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 a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 120cm and 190cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.