Accessibility at the swimming pool

Directions to the main entrance

There are six accessible parking spaces located outdoors, more than 10 metres from the entrance. Each parking space is at least 3.6 metres wide.
The drop-off point is located near the entrance, no more than 5 metres away. It is easy to move from the drop-off point to the entrance.
The route to the entrance is signposted, level, sufficiently wide and well-lit.

The entrance is lit.
The entrance doors are clearly visible. There is sufficient space outside the door to move around, for example in a wheelchair. The door opens automatically via a motion sensor.
There is a sound beacon at the entrance.

There are signs pointing to the various rooms at the premises. The signs feature Braille.
There is an accessible toilet in the lobby, on the same floor as the entrance.
The pool area and gym are located on the first floor.
The sports facilities are located in the basement.
The sports facilities in the basement can be accessed by lift.
There is an accessible toilet in the basement.
The information desk and till are located on the same floor as the entrance.
The service desk and till are easy to find. The service desk and till have counters at different heights, so you can be served whilst sitting or standing.
There is an induction loop at the service desk and at the till.
The centre has a quiet, dedicated area set aside for guide dogs and assistance dogs.
There is a designated area for pushchairs in the lobby.

The changing rooms are on the same floor as the pool area. The changing rooms have an accessible toilet.
The washrooms feature an accessible shower area equipped with a seat, an armrest and a handrail.
There are two private changing cubicles with doors in both the women’s and men’s areas.
The washrooms have a fixed child seat on the wall.
The sauna is accessible and its door opens easily by hand.
The sauna can accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
Easy-to-use stairs with handrails lead up to the upper deck.
The premises also have a separate accessible changing room. The door opens at the push of a button. There is no threshold at the doorway.
The separate, accessible changing room is equipped with a changing bench and offers sufficient space to move around with an assistant. There is an accessible toilet adjacent to the changing room.
The accessible washroom is adjacent to a separate accessible changing room. The door opens easily by hand.
There are tactile paving strips in the changing rooms and washrooms to make it easier to find your way around.
The swimming pool has wheelchairs and walking frames available for loan.

There is space next to the swimming pools for storing swimming aids whilst you are in the water. Handrails on the walls make it easier to move around the pool area.
The large/deep pool is accessible via a ramp or gentle steps. There are handrails on both sides of the ramp and steps.
The teaching pool is accessible via a flight of gentle steps.
The therapy pool is accessible via a gentle ramp. The therapy pool is equipped with a hoist that is wheelchair-accessible.
There is an accessible toilet next to the pool area.
The pool area features guide lines to help visitors find their way to the pools.

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