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Rayleigh Leisure Centre
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Rayleigh.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Rayleigh.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.7m (11ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
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 dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Car Park - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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 bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
No Level Access (Squash Courts)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading into the squash courts.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
No Level Access (Indoor Bowls Hall)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading onto the bowling green.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Restaurant / Bar (Squires Café Bar)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 46cm (1ft 6in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
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 (Enclosed Platform )
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the end of the main corridor.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.48m (3ft 5in x 4ft 10in).
The clear door width is 88cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are 90cm in height.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
The fitness suite is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
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 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main corridor, to the left as you enter.
There is 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 210cm x 230cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet is used as an adapted changing room.
Lockers are available but there is no seating.
The adapted toilet is 20 metres away from the reception desk.
The adapted toilet is 50 metres away from the fitness suite.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 116cm (3ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located in the main corridor, to the left as you enter.
The standard changing room is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the reception desk.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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 in the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 Type Talk aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
