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Disabled Access Guide for The Ashes Sports Bar
6 - 8 Market Buildings
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HP
Tel: 01622 692457
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone West.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located on Medway Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
This information is for the entrance located on Market Buildings.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the venue.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the bar.
The bar does serve food.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 63cm (2ft ).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens by sliding.
The door is locked by a hook.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 196cm x 194cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 4in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a second adapted toilet located next to the standard toilets.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female and male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the middle of the venue.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Plastic cups are available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are allowed in the venue until 19:00.
