Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bristol Temple Meads.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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Comments
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- Non-staffed hours are between 10:00-06:00 Monday to Sunday.
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.
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 building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 23 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 119cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 single.
- The opening is 102cm wide.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There are also revolving doors to enter the fitness suite.
- Equipment has been reviewed and there is additional space available for movement.
Level Change (Free Weights)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the free weights area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Level Change (Functional Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the functional area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the functional area.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Level Change (Studio)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the studio entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the fitness suite entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right as you enter the fitness suite.
- There is not 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 245cm (4ft 10in x 8ft).
- 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 80cm (2ft 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary 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 not 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 visual 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.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the right as you enter the fitness suite.
- 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; dropdown rails.
- There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The door width is 90cm.
- The room had dimensions of 216cm by 240cm.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Accessible Shower)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the facilities.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Level Change (Standard Changing Rooms)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the changing rooms.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the second 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 medium step.
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Comments
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- There are female changing rooms located directly opposite.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 female changing rooms on the second floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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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 male changing rooms on the second floor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the chainging room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- 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 normally on duty.
