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North East Stand - Lower

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

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Access To (North East Stand - Lower)

  • The North East Stand is located in the northeast corner of the cricket ground.
  • View information on Headingley Stadium - Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There are several stepped entry points from the rear of the stand.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

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 standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
  • Step-free level access seating is located in the front row of Block P .
  • 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.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the concourse behind the stand.

Designated Viewing Area

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the north end of the stand, on the pitchside front row.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • 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 next to 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 (North East Stand - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the North East Stand, at the north end.
    • 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, dementia friendly and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
    • 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 155cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 120cm and 193cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.