Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, major pool, minor pool, children's splash pool, spa, Backlight Adventure Zone, soft play area, sports hall, studios, function and party rooms and Parklands Café.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor adventure play area with a wheelchair swing, a sensory garden, wheelie park and pump track.
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Comments
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- HSC (Health and Social Care Services) use the studios in the venue for rehabilitation exercises.
- The venue offers various courses including archery, yoga, trampolining and kayaking.
- The venue also offers an active aging programme.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bangor West.
Opening Hours
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.
- The car park is located at the front side 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not 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 rear of the venue.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- Photograph 8 shows the dropped kerb at the drop off point.
- Photograph 9 shows the dropped kerb leading from the car park.
- Photograph 10 shows the set down point at the front of the venue.
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 step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
Outside Access (Rear 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 step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- The self-serve kiosks are located opposite the reception desk (photograph 4).
- The lowest function on these machines is at a height of 127cm and the highest function is at a height of 177cm.
- The car park payment machine is located opposite the reception desk (photograph 5).
- The lowest function on this machine is at a height of 76cm and the highest function is at a height of 159cm.
- There are also lockers for prams and pushchairs in this area (photograph 6).
- There is a refreshments kiosk opposite the reception desk (photograph 7).
- This kiosk is only open at the weekend during busy periods of the day.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (Parkland Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter from the Main Entrance.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- 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 wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are 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.
Swimming Pool (Minor 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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- There is also the major pool.
- It was not possible to survey this pool on the day of the visit.
Swimming Pool (Children's Splash 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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult in this area.
- There are slides and water fountains in the pool.
- There is a gate to access the pool area (photograph 7).
- The gate opens towards you (pull) and is light.
- This gate is 1m wide and opens with a sliding bolt.
- There is bench seating at the pool side (photograph 8).
Soft Play Room
- This area is 24 metres from the Main Entrance and is located in the reception area.
- The doors to the area are double with one leaf locked.
- These doors open automatically via push pad.
- The doors open towards you and are 90cm wide.
- The push pad is 1 metre high (photograph 3).
- There are climbing frames, slides, and a soft ball pool available.
- The tables are 72cm high.
- Chairs without armrests are available.
Backlight Adventure Zone
- This room is located in the reception area and is 25 metres from the Main Entrance.
- The doors to the area are double with one leaf locked.
- The doors open automatically via push pad.
- The doors open towards you and are 94cm wide.
- The push pad is 1 metre high (photograph 3).
- There are 12 climbing walls, high ropes and adventure golf in this area.
- There is a spiral staircase with 15+ steps and a handrail on the right going up leading to the higher areas (photograph 10).
- These steps are deep.
- Please note that during sessions this area is darker than the photographs show.
The Dome
- The Dome is located at the rear of the venue on the ground floor.
- This area is approximately 80 metres from the Main Entrance.
- There are two sets of double doors leading to the area.
- These doors are 170cm wide and open towards you automatically.
- There are two multi-sport pitches available.
- There is a slight ramp without handrails leading to a viewing area (photographs 5 and 6).
- Photographs 7and 8 shows sports hall 1 and 2 that are located off the corridor leading to The Dome.
Spa
- The spa is located on the first floor and is 15 metres from the lift.
- There is a large and small spa pool.
- There are 8 clearly marked medium steps into the large pool.
- These steps have a handrail to the left going down.
- There is 1 shallow step with a central handrail into the small pool.
- There is a sauna and steam room in this area.
- There is also a lounge room with tiled loungers (photograph 6).
Beauty Spot
- This area is located on the first floor in the spa corridor and is 20 metres from the lift.
- The doors into this area are double and open automatically away from you.
- The width of the doors is 176cm.
- These doors also access the accessible unisex changing room.
- Non members will be given an access code on arrival at reception.
- The height of the entry access point is 109cm.
- The reception desk is 105cm high.
- The service offers various beauty treatments.
- This service is run independently from the Wellbeing and Leisure Complex.
- All treatments are booked directly with the Beauty Spot by calling 07742 137 627 or 02891 822 668.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the second floor.
- The fitness suite is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double.
- The opening is 196cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes the hand bike, chest press, seated rope, shoulder press, low row and omnia and small equipment package.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- 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 entry access point is 109cm high (photograph 2).
Viewing Gallery
- The viewing gallery is located at the rear of the second floor.
- It is 32 metres from the lift.
- The seats in this area are flip down.
- There are 8 clearly marked medium steps to reach the various tiers in this area.
- These steps have intermittent handrails on both sides.
- There are 2 similar steps with a handrail on the left to access the rear row.
Level Change (Viewing Gallery)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the wet side Standard Changing Room.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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.
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Comments
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- These steps can be avoided by taking the lift to the second floor.
Outdoor Play Area
- The gate into the area is to the right of the Main Entrance.
- The gate is double with one leaf locked and is light.
- This gate is 130cm wide and opens towards you (pull).
- The gate opens with a radar key which is available from Reception.
- Photographs 8, 9 and 10 show the wheelchair swing located at the rear of the play area.
- The gate to this swing is single and light.
- The gate is 110cm wide and opens towards you (pull).
- The ramp is 70cm wide.
Pump Track
- At the rear of the leisure complex there is a pump track for BMX style riding.
- The access Point is open access over 150cm.
- The track is made of tarmac and is surrounded by grass.
- There is a bench at the access point.
- The track has floodlights for use at night.
- The whole track is surrounded by a fence less for the access point.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are 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 moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of Reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 209cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
- 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 lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Accessible Changing Room (Including Baby Change - Dry Side. Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the left of Reception.
- The facility is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 239cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- 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).
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- There is a baby changing table in this room at a height of 93cm.
- The wheel in shower also has drop down rails.
Accessible Shower (Female Standard Changing Room - Dry Side)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female standard dry side changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room (Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the left of Reception.
- The facility is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 239cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The wheel in shower also has drop down rails.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the dry side female standard changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the dry side male standard changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the home and away team standard changing room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Dome.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right of Reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the standard changing room corridor.
- There is a similar male standard changing room off this corridor.
- There are also similar home and away team changing rooms off this corridor.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor, Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Main Entrance.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 217cm x 219cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 148cm (4ft 10in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- 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 49cm (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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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 the Accessible Toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
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Comments
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- There are similar Accessible Toilets on the first and second floor.
Accessible Changing Room (The Dome, Left Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located in the Dome.
- The facility is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 235cm x 265cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 167cm (5ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
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Comments
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- The wheel in shower also has drop down rails.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Dome)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the Dome on the ground floor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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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 ahead and to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a lowered sink in both the female and male standard toilets.
- The lowered sinks are 77cm high.
- There is also a lowered urinal in the male toilet.
- There are similar female and male standard toilets on the first and second floor.
Changing Places (Wet Side, Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in the wet side changing rooms.
- The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Lift.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 395cm x 316cm (12ft 12in x 10ft 4in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing 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 and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 263cm (8ft 8in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- The toilet is a Closomat toilet.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side, Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the standard changing room.
- The facility is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Lift.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 230cm x 250cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The wheel in shower also has drop down rails.
Accessible Toilet (Children's Splash Pool Area, Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the Lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the splash pool area.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 225cm (5ft x 7ft 5in).
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Changing Room (Unisex - Wet Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the spa and the pool areas.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the help desk within the changing room.
- There are family cubicles within the standard changing room.
- These cubicles have baby chairs (photograph 4).
- The height of the lowest lockers is 44cm and the highest lockers are 160cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Changing Room - Wet Side)
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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 on the first floor, within the changing room.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor, within the standard changing room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Changing Room (Spa, Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located in the spa area on the first floor.
- The facility is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 233cm x 246cm (7ft 8in x 8ft 1in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- 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.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
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Comments
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- The wheel in shower has drop down rails.
- The doors to this area are double and open away from you automatically.
- The width of the doors is 176cm.
- The height of the entry access point is 109cm.
- These doors also lead to the Beauty Spot.
Accessible Shower (Spa - Female Standard Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the spa female standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Spa)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the spa female standard changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the spa male standard changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room (Spa - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the spa pools.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The height of the lowest lockers is 44cm and the highest lockers are 160cm high.
- There is a male standard changing room adjacent.
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 grassed areas around the car park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).