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Disabled Access Guide for The Nevill Cricket Ground
Nevill Gate
Warwick Park
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 5ES
Tel: 01892 530833
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Tunbridge Wells.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Tunbridge Wells.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Due to burst water main repairs at the time of survey, the Blue Badge bays had been dug up.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Nevill Gate.
There is 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 480cm (15ft 8in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Sports Grounds
Non Segregated Access (Home and Away seating)
There is level access to the designated seating area.
Wheelchair seating is located in front of the Bluemantle Stand.
The view from this area is good.
A companion can sit beside/near you.
Adapted toilets are available.
The closest adapted toilet to the seating area is 50m (55yd).
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the stand.
There is not an audio description service.
Away support seating
The view from this area is good.
Level Change (The Pavilion)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the centre of the stand.
There are 13 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you face the pavilion.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.35m (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 102cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not 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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
There is a moderate ramp to access the lift.
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 65m (71yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the stand.
There is not 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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 240cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
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 88cm (2ft 10in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the toilets.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the stand.
The female and male toilets are 65m (71yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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.
