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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a gym, olympic swimming pool, learner pool, dance studio, sports hall, Cafe Vita and a creche.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Parson Street.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Opening Times (Leisure Centre)

• Monday 05:30 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 05:30 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 05:30 - 23:00.
• Thursday 05:30 - 23:00.
• Friday 05:30 - 23:00.
• Saturday 06:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 06:00 - 20:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for leisure centre users. Please register your car at the leisure centre reception.
  • The car park is located opposite the venue.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 21 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 590cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 54m (59yd 2in) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The first 3 hours parking is free for leisure centre users.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The door opening is 153cm (5ft) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe Vita)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• 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 counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 and 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Swimming Pool (International Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the 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 are 5 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Swimming Pool (Learner Pool)

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

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear past the recption desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2.
• The lift is 24m (26yd 9in) from the reception desk.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 150cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the second floor.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 150cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle, leg curl, leg extension and upper body multi-station.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located on the left & right past reception desk.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is all an accessible toilet within the shower room.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite Cafe Vita.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 230cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 124cm (4ft 1in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Toilet (Reception Area)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the left and right past the reception desk.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 264cm (6ft x 8ft 8in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 124cm (4ft 1in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet opposite with a 105cm transfer space on the left hand side.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located opposite Cafe Vita.
  • The female and male toilets are 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Viewing Gallery)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the second floor lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the viewing gallery area.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 grab rails and wall is good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pool Viewing Gallery)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the viewing gallery area.
  • The female and male toilets are 18m (19yd 2ft) from the second floor lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower (Male and Female Changing Rooms Gym)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 43cm (1ft 5in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Male and Female Fitness Suite)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Gym.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the right past reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Changing Places (Group Changing Rooms - Pool)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the swimming pool changing area.
  • The facility is 24m (26yd 9in) from the reception desk.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 390cm (9ft 10in x 12ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.

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Standard Changing Room (Group Changing Pool)

• The standard changing room is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.