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Disabled Access Guide for Ramsgate Swimming Centre
Newington Road
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 0QX
Tel: 01843 593754
Fax: 01843 584908
Web: http://www.leisureforce.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:45 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:45 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:45 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 22:45 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 22:45 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 21:30 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ramsgate.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ramsgate.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.8m (10ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) 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 leading to the entrance from the car park.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 165cm (5ft 4in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet (Female Changing Room)
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.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the female changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 118cm x 170cm (3ft 10in x 5ft 6in).
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is push.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 87cm (2ft 10in) high.
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.
Adapted Toilet (Male Changing Room)
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.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the male changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 121cm x 174cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 8in).
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is push.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 87cm (2ft 10in) high.
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 (Female Changing Room)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Standard Toilet (Male Changing Room)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) 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.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is hydraulic.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 6 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
The ladder does not have handrails.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located off the corridor.
The adapted changing room is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
