Local access information
across the country
Disabled Access Guide for Chauntry Sports Centre
Newark College
Friary Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1PB
Tel: 01636 680680
Fax: 01636 680681
Email: enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
Email us about this Venue
Find more venues in Lincoln College
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Newark.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newark Northgate.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located behind the Engineering Block.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 6.2m (12ft 1in x 20ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 60m (65yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
Access into the car park is via security barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) 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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
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 steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Inside the 2nd set of doors there is a shallow step to access the sports hall.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading into the sports hall.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 12 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 the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Sports Department Office.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the sports hall.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 144cm x 310cm (4ft 8in x 10ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 62cm (2ft ).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not 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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 131cm (4ft 3in) high.
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.
The toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet also contains urinals.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the standard female changing room.
The female toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you enter the sports hall.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The male standard toilets are located in the adapted toilet cubicle.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the sports hall.
The standard changing room is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Level Change (Female Changing Room)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
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.
