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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include amenity blocks, a marina and a lock office.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs and Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Location

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

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  • https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/hartlepool.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for visitors to the marina and berth holders. Parking pass can be acquired from the lock office.
  • The car park is located on the north and south Pier.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 359cm x 460cm (11ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the the north amenity block entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 220m (240yd 1ft) from the the north amenity block 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (Lock Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the lock office building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 14 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Reception (Lock Office)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lock office entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • Staff will come down to visitors for any information needed.
  • To gain staff;s attention, please telephone on arrival.

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Sloped Walkways

• The surface area is blocked paving throughout the Marina.
• The Surface can be uneven in some places.
• There are bollards in the car park and some footpaths.
• Minimum widths between bollards are 126.
• There are metal bridges that gain access to North or South, these footpaths have a width of 119cm.
• The gates lock when Boat is entering the port.
• When the gate is opening, there is a audible sound to announce the gates are opening.
• There is Bench seating along the Pier.

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Pontoon

• The pontoons are accessed by ramp on each entrance.
• The gradient of the ramp will vary due to height of the water.
• The ramps each have handrails on both sides.
• The ramps measure over 150cm width.
• There is a crew lift at the end of the platoon ramp.
• The pontoons are wooden.
• They can be slippery when wet.
• The pontoons can often move with the water.
• The pontoons measure over 150cm wide.
• The pontoons do not have any handrails.

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Outside Access (North Amenity Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the north pier mariner block.
  • 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
• Comments View
  • The door is key accessed only.
  • The key reader measures at 129cm.
  • It is censored on exit.

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Toilet with Adaptations (North Amenity Marina Block - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located inside the north marina entrance block.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right side as you enter through the north marina block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 233cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Shower (North Amenity Block)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located inside the accessible cubicle.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rail.
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Level Change (North Amenity Block)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located halfway into the accessible toilet/shower cubicle.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s) (North Amenity Block)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right side as you enter through main entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance of the north marina block.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left side as you enter through main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the from the main entrance of the north marina block.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Standard Shower (North Amenity Block)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the female and male toilet areas.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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Access Point (South Amenity Block)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the south car park opposite the Britannia Building.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The width of the gap is 130cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a key reader to access this gate.
  • the key reader measures at 154cm.

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Outside Access (South Amenity Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at Britannia house on the South side pier.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • Entrance to South Amenity block is key fob access.
  • The key reader height is 139cm.
  • the button to exit is 133cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (South Amenity Block)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance to south amenity block.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard toilet area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 200cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Room (South Amenity Block)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the south amenity block main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left (Female) or right (Male) as you enter the Amenity Block.
• There is 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 deep step.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 cubicles in total.
  • There is a slight ramp in the far end cubical.
  • The male toilets have similar changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s) (South Amenity Block)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the the main entrance to Suth Amenity block.
  • 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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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.