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Overview

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• About View
  • This is an athletics track and football pitch with gym and changing facilities.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a public car park nearby.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Ladywell.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • 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.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
  • 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via ramp.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located to the right from the main entrance, opposite reception and to the rear of the hire/event room.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the female and male changing areas.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located in the female and male changing areas.
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the right and left from the main entrance.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female and male changing areas.

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Parking

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• Public Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Access Point

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located at the front of the venue on Silvermere Road.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the access point.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The gate has a low colour contrast.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, facing the racetrack and sports field.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a similar entrance to the left of this entrance, which bypasses reception, but provides more direct access to the male changing area.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Gym

• The gym is located ahead past reception, through the door then to the left.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a similar door on the other side of the gym, closer to the male changing area.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is not 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 room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Male)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located ahead then to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: a changing facility with adaptations, 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 93cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Male - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance, to the left into the male changing area, then to the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 270cm (width) x 194cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 166cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm 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 no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a varying colour contrast.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Hire / Event)

• The room is located at the left end of the building, to the left of the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via a ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• The accessible entrance must be opened from within the room.
• The standard entrance is manual and opens away from you.
• The open width of the double door at the standard entrance is 145cm.
• The open width of the single door at the standard entrance is 68cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Outdoor Spaces (Athletics Track and Football Pitch)

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: a sports pitch and an athletics track.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a spectator stand with designated wheelchair space.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and rubber tarmac.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the spectator stand seating.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the athletics track, football pitch and spectator stand.

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Spectator Seating Area

• The seating area is sheltered.
• There is tiered seating in this area.
• Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
• There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
• All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
• Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.

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Designated Viewing Area (Spectator Stand)

• The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the front left of the spectator stand.
• The most accessible route to the designated seating has a slight ramp.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
• The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
• There is 1 designated space for a wheelchair user.
• The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
• Companions can sit next to you and behind you.
• There is not a member of staff available for assistance.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in this area includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
• Seating is fixed.
• There is not an accessible toilet close to the viewing area (within approximately 50m).