Disabled Access Guide for Walnuts Leisure Centre

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Orpington.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Orpington.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is Sainsbury's car park.

The car park is located on Homefield Rise.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 3.15m x 5m (10ft 4in x 16ft 4in).

On street Blue Badge parking is located on Lych Gate Road.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2.05m x 5.6m (6ft 8in x 18ft 4in).

Standard marked parking bays are located on Lych Gate Road.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located on the left bypassing the steps.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located leading from the pavement to the entrance.

There are 8 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do not have handrails.

The ramp has handrails on both sides at a height of 124cm from the ground.

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

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 play background music.

Music is played in the foyer, gym, corridors and changing rooms.

The lighting levels are varied.

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-1-2.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the right past reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 18m (20yd) 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 2m (2ft 11in x 6ft 6in).

The clear door width is 81cm.

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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

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 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.

Menus are hand held and on the wall.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is not a wet side chair available.

There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

The hoist is manual.

There are not steps into the swimming pool.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located at first floor level.

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 not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located between the 2 levels of the fitness suite.

There are 10 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the left going up.

There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a platform lift.

The platform lift accesses a small level change.

The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the stairs.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.91m x 1.15m (2ft 11in x 3ft 9in).

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

This lift is operated by staff.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located within the changing areas.

The female and male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the lift.

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

This is by lift.

Lighting levels are medium.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located off the first floor corridor.

The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the lift.

The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the fitness suite.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing areas.

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

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located within the changing areas.

The female and male toilets are 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft ).

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

The baby change facilities are located throughout the venue in toilets and changing areas.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located off the main ground floor corridor.

The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 29m (32yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

There is a changing cubicle with extra space.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing areas.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located within the changing areas.

The female and male toilets are 63m (69yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located off the main ground floor corridor.

The standard changing room is 43m (47yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 37m (40yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 19m (21yd) from the main hall.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing areas.

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

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 generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 3.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There is a soft play area for children.