Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Sheffield.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Monday 16:30 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 16:30 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 16:30 - 21:00.
- Thursday 16:30 - 21:00.
- Friday 16:30 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 14:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the entrance to the site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 450cm (7ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 55m (180ft) from the the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 58m (190ft) from the the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- 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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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 Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 100cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Other Floors (Exterior)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are track (ground level) to main entrance (upper ground level) of the social club .
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Outside Access (Track to changing entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (6ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The bar does serve food.
- 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.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 7m (22ft) from the bar entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- The type of food served here is Hot and cold snacks.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The accessible toilet is located within the Stadium Building.
- There is not an audio description service.
- There is a balcony leading off from the bar area that gives level access to a view.
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Home Support Seating
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- Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and LG.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the changing place, standard changing rooms and standard male and female toilets.
Changing Places (Lower Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the lower ground floor changing area.
- The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from Track side entrance is 17m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- 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.
- The dimensions of the facility are 235cm (width) x 420cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 186cm.
- 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 low 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a fixed height wash basin.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The facility has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor of the stadium building.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft) from the track entrance.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor of the Stadium Building.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (59ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor at the fae end of the building.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 252cm x 248cm (8ft 3in x 8ft 1in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 196cm.
- 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm .
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Shower with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- The shower surveyed is located in the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
- The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are unisex standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
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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 in the corridor .
- The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (59ft) 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 good.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are 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 in the toilet with adaptations.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
