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Disabled Access Guide for The Arena
Westloats Lane
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 5JD
Tel: 01243 870 000
Email: info@arenasportscentre.com
Web: http://www.arenasportscentre.com
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bognor Regis.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.7m x 3.6m (15ft 5in x 11ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
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.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located adjacent to the foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 260cm (6ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Baby changing facilities are available in the first aid room.
The adapted toilet is also an adapted changing room with a roll in shower.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in reception.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in reception.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Baby changing facilities are available in the first aid room. The adapted toilet is also an adapted changing room with a roll in shower.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There is not a soft play area for children.
The photo shows the roll in shower located in the adapted changing facilities.
