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East Peffermill Football Stadium

The University of Edinburgh, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LT

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the football stadium entrance is step-free with a very slight slope.
  • The entrance to the football stadium is at the rear of the car park.
  • The football stadium has a single accessible entrance next to a standard turnstile entrance.
  • The accessible entrance is not signed.
    The turnstile entrance is signed Welcome to Edinburgh University Association Football Club.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free sloped access to the football stand and grassed spectator areas.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access via a slight slope to the designated seating area in the stand and grassed pedestrian areas by the pitch.
  • There are steps to access standard staggered seating in the stand.
  • There is a slight slope leading to a steep slope embankment at the left (south) end of the pitch, forming a banked spectator viewing area.
  • Surfaces along the paths to the stand are hard and smooth.
    Access to other spectator areas are by grass paths.
  • There is seating in the stand only, with drop-down style staggered seating.
  • There are post-mounted and wall-mounted wayfinding signage on all main paths.
  • There are gates for step-free level access on to the pitch, which are usually kept closed during matches.
    Please note the fire evacuation strategy for this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Peffermill Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and grass.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are rotating turnstiles to the left of the gate which are 52cm wide.
    There is a 95cm high counter at the turnstiles, although staff will greet customers in the car park.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access To (Football Pitch)

  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access onto the football pitch.
  • There are double manual gates which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 246cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a spectator's stand with designated seating areas.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the standard spectator area seating within the stand.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Seating Area (Alan Chainey Stand)

  • The seating area is located at the side of the pitch.
  • The seating area is covered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The standard seating areas.
  • There is 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.

Access To (Peffermill Road East Pavilion)

  • The East Pavilion is located to the right as you enter the car park, next to the football stadium.
  • The accessible route to the East Pavilion from the football stadium and stands is back via the car park.
    There is an alternative stepped access to the rear of the stands.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual gates.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 17 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.