You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Fox Hollies Swimming Club is an independent, family oriented, competitive swimming club.
• The club is open to anyone over the age of four.
• Emphasis is on competitive swimming, but there are sessions for swimmers of all abilities, including non-swimmers.
• Opening times vary, please check the venues website for further information.

You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Acocks Green.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Acocks Green.

You are on Opening Hours. Skip to the next section.

Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Collapse all Expand all

• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 355cm x 475cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 33m (36yd) 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Swimming Pool. Skip to the next section.

Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 5 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

You are on Accessible Changing Room. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located in the centre of the venue.
• The accessible changing room is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the shower.
• The accessible changing room is 21m (23yd) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 300cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails and a changing table.
• There is level access to the changing room.

You are on Accessible Shower. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in front of the swimming pool.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

You are on Standard Changing Room. Skip to the next section.

Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located beside the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

You are on Standard Shower. Skip to the next section.

Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the pool area.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located beside the reception.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • There are separate toilet for male and female.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 195cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located beside the reception desk.
  • The female and male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Additional Info. Skip to the next section.

Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.