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La Vallette Bathing Pool

La Vallette, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AX

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include 3 Bathing Pools.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times (Bathing Pool's)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Opening Times (Standard Changing Room)

  • Monday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Friday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Saturday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Sunday 07:30 - 16:30.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 202cm x 380cm (6ft 8in x 12ft 6in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on La Vallette in front of the venue.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 260cm x 495cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 3in).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on La Vallette in front of the venue.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on La Vallette.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just past the access point and before the first set of steps.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located just past the access point ramp.
    • There is/are 6 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slipway, ahead as you enter the access point.
    • At low tide this ends abruptly with a ledge (approximately 1m deep). (Photographs 7 and 8).
    • There is no access to the bathing pools from this slipway.

Step(s) (Beach)

  • The step(s) is/are used to access The Beach and the Beach entry to the Main Pool.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Step(s) (Main Pool)

  • There is a/are step(s) located at the end of the landing of the access steps.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Main Pool.
  • There is/are 11 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • The handrail is 80cm high.
    • The lower handrail is 40cm high.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

  • There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
  • There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
  • There is not a wet side chair available.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • There are steps into the swimming pool.
  • There are 6 steps.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • Comments View
    • There is another set of 10 steps to the rear right of the pool.

Entrance (Standard Changing Rooms)

  • This information is for the entrance located on La Vallette, next to the Blue Badge Bay and to the right of the Access Point.
  • Entrance View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Changing Room (La Vallette)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Access Point.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Main Pool.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on La Vallette, to the right of the Access Point.
  • There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
  • Comments View
    • This is a Changing Room with changing benches only.
    • There are no other facilities available.

Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block - No transfer Space)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Access Point.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the landing of the steps past the Access Point and facing the Main Pool.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 110cm x 152cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 12in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left-hand side (ass you face the toilet).

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the pathway from the main steps landing.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s)

Level Change (Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the female and male standard toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilet.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is also a medium-high step with no handrails that is not clearly marked, leading from the main steps landing.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.