Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include indoor sports and arts and crafts.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include an adventure playground.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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Comments
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- Sundays – 1pm-5pm
- Mon-Thurs (term time) 3.30pm-5.30pm
- Mon-Thurs (holidays) 12pm-5.30pm
- Felix Road is now for 8-14 year olds
- (Under 8’s accompanied by parents).
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stapleton Road.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are unmarked parking bays in the road outside of the venue.
Outside Access (Playground 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 365cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Main Building Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Adventure Playground
- The playground has some easy and steep slopes throughout.
- There are tables and seating available in the playground.
- The playground has many activities including swings, climbing frames and a zip line.
Sensory Garden
- The sensory garden has a path running through it which is lined with colourful flower and plants that smell.
- The path towards the rear of the garden is not wheelchair accessible (photograph 6).
Wild Area
- The wild area is an open play space with benches.
- The area is on a steep slope and has various steps along it.
Outdoor Classroom
- Located at the rear of the adventure playground, the outdoor classroom is at the top of a steep slope and is accessed via steps.
Inside Access (Main Building)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played occasionally.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left of the building.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 203cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 8in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 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 an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 cannot 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the corridor to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- 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 to the front and left of the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.