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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a leisure pool with slopping beach entry and flumes, spa jacuzzi, toddlers paddling pool, sauna, steam room, fitness suites and changing facilities.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Upper Holloway.
  • The nearest underground station is Archway.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the changing facilities, pool entry, spa jacuzzi and flume.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the route to the toddler pool and pool viewing area seating.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: an electric mobile hoist, pool hoist for the spa, and a water wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and different languages.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the right side of the gym on the first floor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within each changing area.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within each changing area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, on the left after passing through the security barriers.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, on the left and right at the end of the corridor after passing through the security barriers.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the wet side changing area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within each changing area.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located on MacDonald Road.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has windows.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 129cm to 139cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
• The height of the key card scanner is 103cm.
  The width of the standard barrier is 60cm.
  The width of the wider barrier is 91cm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the route to changing areas and entry into pool.
• The following areas have stepped access: the route to the toddler pool and pool viewing area seating.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Pool

• This is an indoor wave pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access into the pool, the routes to the flume and spa jacuzzi.
• The following areas have stepped access: access to the spa pools.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Access into the water is via a ramp.
• The ramp has no handrails.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist and submersible wheelchair.
• Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and a children's pool.
• The ramp into the pool has a slight gradient.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left after the security barriers at reception, along the corridor and on the left.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a portable hoist.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 226cm (width) x 350cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar changing room with adaptations to the right of this one.

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Changing Area (Wet Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the left after the security barriers at reception, along the corridor and on the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has a dropdown rail on the left.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Changing Area (Dry Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the left after the security barriers at reception, along the corridor and on the left.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower seat is 54cm high.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located immediately after the security barriers on the left.
• The distance from the entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 82cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately after the security barriers on the left.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: access to the upper gym level.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Upper Gym Level)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left after entering the gym.
• There are 19 steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Pool Viewing - First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The step-free route to the pool viewing area is via the lift, then through the gym. A member of staff is able to assist with doors if required.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower tier seats.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left as you enter the gym.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 226cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 73cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single automatic door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 118cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.