Disabled Access Guide for Millennium Arena

Services/facilities within the grounds include an athletics track, fitness suite, tennis courts (also used as sports pitches) and a sauna.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Battersea.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Battersea Park.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest underground station is Sloane Square.

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.

There is a staff car park which Blue Badge holders can use if booked in advance.

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 towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.

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 reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is low.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located behind reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.25m (2ft 11in x 4ft 1in).

The clear door width is 78cm.

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 bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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 available.

The closest adapted toilet to the seating area is 32m (35yd).

The adapted toilet is located inside the main building.

There is not an audio description service.

There are standard seating areas only in the sports stand.

The first row seating in the stand is suitable for mobility impaired walkers.

There is space to sit in front of the standard first row seating and next to the stands for wheelchair users.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located on the first floor next to the lift.

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

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

IFI Accredited Fitness Suite

A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equity Training.

IFI accredited equipment is available.

For example:

Treadmill

Upright Cycle

Recumbent Cycle

Upper Body Ergometer

Leg Curl

Leg Extension

Upper Body Multi-station

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

IFI level unknown at time of research.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor next to reception.

The standard changing room is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 25m (27yd) from the athletics track.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

There are additional standard changing rooms on the first floor.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the standard male and female changing rooms.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 3in).

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

There is an additional adapted shower on the first floor, within the standard male and female changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the standard male and female changing rooms.

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

There are additional standard showers on the first floor.

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 an additional adapted toilet on the first floor.

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 95cm (3ft 1in).

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in the corridor on the left next to reception.

The female toilets are 16m (17yd) 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 in the corridor on the right next to reception.

The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

There are additional standard toilets on the first floor.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.