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Disabled Access Guide for Brixham Indoor Swimming Pool

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Address:
Higher Ranscombe Road
Brixham
TQ5 9HF

Tel: 01803 857151

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 16:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 12:00

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

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

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park is 5m from the venue's entrance.

Outside Access

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open both ways.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Outside Access)

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

The ramp or slope is located outside the front door.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 160cm (5ft 2in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

Reception

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

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.

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens outwards.

Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.

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.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Swimming Pool

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is not a wet side chair available.

There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

There are steps into the swimming pool.

There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.

There are 6 steps.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

Adapted Changing Room

There are adapted changing rooms available.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.