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Disabled Access Guide for Corbyn′s Head
Torbay Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2
Tel: 01803 550405
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Introduction
The venue is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The venue is unstaffed.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Torquay.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Torquay.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Torbay Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
The photograph shows the entrance to the venue.
The barrier prevents access for cars.
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The photograph shows the sloping footpath that bypasses the entrance barrier.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located throughout the venue.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are various ramps or slopes running throughout the venue.
The ramps or slopes vary from easy to steep.
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 53m (58yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the centre of the venue.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 142cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is push.
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 not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilet.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 101cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the centre of the venue.
The female toilets are 69m (75yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the centre of the venue.
The male toilets are 41m (45yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the 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 leading from the pathway to the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
The photograph on the left shows the step leading to the male toilets.
The photograph on the right shows the step leading to the female toilets.
Opening Times (Toilets)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
The toilets are closed overnight.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
