Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Cunningham Restaurant, Grand Lounge, banqueting and meeting rooms and a leisure club.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Victoria Conference Rooms.
Opening Times (Hotel)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front and rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Level Change (Rear Car Park to Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the rear car park to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a shallow gulley at the bottom of the ramp (photograph 2).
- There is a further set of 9 medium unmarked steps leading from the car park (photograph 5).
- These steps have a centre handrail and can be overcome by using the ramp.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the intercom to the left of the entrance.
- There is a third set of entrance doors (photograph 4).
- These doors are double, heavy and open towards you.
- These doors are 160cm wide.
- Photograph 6 shows the uneven path leading to this entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a computer desk to the right of the reception desk.
- The height of this desk is 106cm (photograph 3).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in public areas.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are slight slopes without handrails in some of the corridors.
Eating and Drinking (Grand Lounge)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is 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 counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Cunningham Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The height of the breakfast buffet bar is 89cm (photograph 1).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 110cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 7in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 107 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 106 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 124.
- The width of the door is 75cm.
- The height of the bed is 70cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- An adjoining room is available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door weight is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) above floor level.
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over the bath.
- There are handrails available for the bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s) and vibrating pillow(s).
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- There is a shower cubicle within the ensuite, accessed via a deep step.
Level Change (First Floor)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the first floor corridor leading to further bedrooms.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Club Lounge
- The Club Lounge is located on the first floor and is available to hotel guests only.
- The door is double with one leaf locked, heavy and opens towards you.
- The width of the door is 65cm.
- The height of the key card is 124cm.
- The height of the buffet bar is 99cm (photograph 4).
- Tables are 52cm high and there are chairs with and without armrests available.
Level Change (Leisure Club)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the Grand Lounge.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Fitness Suite (Leisure Club)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 97cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The leisure club is not manned.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the leisure club entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the leisure club.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.
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Comments
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- There is a sauna in the changing room.
- There are standard toilets in the changing room.
- There is a similar male changing rooms adjacent.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 223cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Cunningham Restaurant)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right and ahead of reception.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Grand Lounge)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Grand Lounge.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets - Grand Lounge)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the female toilet door.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the male toilet door.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassy areas around the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.