Access Guide
Access To (The Howard Suite)
- The Howard Suite is located on the second floor of the Howard Stand, to the left as you exit the lift.
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- The distance from the lift is 17m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
Hospitality
- The Howard Suite is located on the second floor of the Howard Stand, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the suite.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is a bar in this area.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is 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 vary due to the size of the space.
- The type of service provided in this room can vary.
- The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
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Viewing Area
View
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
- There is stepped access to seating.
Designated Viewing Area (Third Floor)
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located on the third floor, off the main corridor.
- There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- The designated viewing area is clearly signed.
- The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
