Disabled Access Guide for Bracknell Leisure Centre

Services/facilities within the building include 3 swimming pools, 4 squash courts, the main sports hall , BodyWorks Fitness Room, BodyBeats Exercise Studio, Cycle Studio, a creche, Forest Spa, Forest Suite, 3M Hall and Time Out Cafe and Bar.

Services/facilities within the grounds include athletics track and field and synthetic pitch.

There are 4 other business who operate within the building, namely Jericho Hairdressing, Bodyzone Gym, Alterego Health & Beauty and the Whoosh Play & Party Centre.

Bank Holiday opeing hours are 10:00-16:00.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Bracknell.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bracknell.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.7m (11ft 5in x 15ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) 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 not have tactile paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in some parts of the venue.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The hearing system is in the Forest Spa facility.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There are two ramps located in the building.

One is on the right as you enter the building leading to the Forest Spa and the lift to the first floor where the swimming pools are situated.

The other ramp is located in the rear corridor leading to the fitness suite.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading down to the spa.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

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.

The services on other floors which are not accessible include the BodyBeats Exercise Studio and Cycle Studio, a hospitality suite, a squash viewing balcony and some meeting rooms.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the main corridor.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.5m (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).

The clear door width is 125cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is low.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

There is a platform lift in the Forest Spa which enables you to access the first floor where the swimming pool is.

The main lift can be used to access the first floor too and has bigger dimensions than the platform lift.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.

The fitness suite is 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.

There is not level access to the fitness suite.

There are doors into the waiting room / area.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Scifit equipment.

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all the equipment on the ground floor.

There is a mezzanine level with more equipment on it accessed via stairs only.

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 not steps into the swimming pool.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

The swimming pool is on the first floor.

There are 3 swimming pools: Learner Pool, Training Pool and Competition Pool.

There is a manual hoist available in the Forest Spa which overcomes steps into each spa and jacuzzi bath facilities.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

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.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

Some chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.

Menus are hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

Non Segregated Access (Home and Away seating)

Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.

Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.

Adapted toilets are not available.

There is not an audio description service.

The best area for mobility impaired walkers to sit is in front of the front row seating.

Companions cannot sit next to you in this area.

The view from this area is unobstructed.

The nearest adapted toilet is in the main building off the leisure centre next to Time Out Cafe.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There is not a Changing Places facility available.

There are adapted changing rooms available.

The adapted changing rooms are located in the swimming pool changing area.

The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the lift.

The adapted changing room is 65m (71yd) from the reception desk.

The adapted changing room is 18m (20yd) from the swimming pool.

The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 140cm x 320cm (4ft 7in x 10ft 5in).

There is a changing table.

There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.

There is level access to the changing room once you exit the lift.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the wet side changing area.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located ahead as you enter next to the cafe.

The female toilets are 12m (13yd) 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 ahead as you enter next to the cafe.

The male toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

There are additional standard toilets in the Forest Spa.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.

The standard changing room is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 42m (46yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the fitness suite.

There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the fitness suite changing room.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor in the swimming changing area.

The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the lift.

The standard changing room is 65m (71yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the swimming changing area.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.