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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include changing rooms for canoeing and rafting, a small meeting room and a cafe.

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  • Opening times vary, please contact the centre for details.

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Opening Times (Winter)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 20:05.
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 19:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:30.

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Location

• The nearest National Rail station is Waltham Cross.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Purple Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• 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 475cm x 600cm (15ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.

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  • There are 5 car parks in total around the site.
  • The Purple and Orange car parks have Blue Badge parking.
  • The Pink, Green and Blue car parks have standard parking bays only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played inside the building.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 210cm (3ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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Eating and Drinking (The Terrace Bar & Cafe)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free access to the café/bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The lowered section of the counter is at the recommended height of 76cm.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• There are menu boards/signs available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Changing Area)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the changing area corridor.
  • There is level access to this 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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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  • There is a second similar accessible toilet with left hand transfer.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor Restaurant)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left when exiting the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 220cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible 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 88cm (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 pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Area)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located off the changing area corridor.
  • The female toilets are 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located off the changing area corridor.
  • The male toilets are 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the first floor.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Restaurant)

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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 on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Area)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the accessible toilet within the changing area.
• There is level access to the changing room.
• The accessible changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 350cm x 215cm (11ft 6in x 7ft 1in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 161cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails and a ceiling tracking hoist.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; a shower chair.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is a mirror in the accessible chsanging room.
• The mirror is not placed at a lower level (60cm from the floor) or at an angle for ease of use.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a ceiling tracking hoist.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Area - Male)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the changing area corridor.
• The standard changing room is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main lake.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • There are 3 male and 3 female changing rooms located within the changing area.
  • The details for all are identical.

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Accessible Shower (Changing Area)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available are a fixed hoist.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Shower (Changing Area)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There are some foot showers located on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
• An assistance dog toileting area cannot be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • All users of the centre are given safety advice about the course in the courtyard area of the centre.
  • They are then taken to the main lake to board either canoes or rafts.
  • There is a hoist available for the canoes and rafts.