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Disabled Access Guide for Dovedale Sports Centre
Vicarage Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 605685
Email: dovedale@chelmsford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/dovedale
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:30 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:30 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 16:30 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chelmsford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 24m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
The photograph shows the route from the car park to the entrance.
Outside Access (Vicarage Road - Main/Accessible Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Vicarage Road - Main/Accessible Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 190cm (6ft 2in).
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ 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 both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located beyond the entrance on the left.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located beyond the entrance on the left.
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 key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 140cm (5ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the first floor.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible 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 beyond the entrance on the left.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There are 3 deep, clearly marked steps with handrails on the left side leading down, for access to the gym area.
