Access Guide
Lifestyles - Croxteth
Altcross Road
Croxteth
Liverpool
Merseyside
L11 0BS
Tel: 0151 5483421
Fax: 0151 5494013
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Croxteth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Rice Lane Station.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 6m (16ft 4in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is concrete.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The car park is 6m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the squash courts, the Activity Hall and the viewing balcony.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the ladies and gents toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located straight ahead at the entrance on the right.
The female toilets are 19m (21yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located through the entrance on the right hand side.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
The accessible facilities in the centre are the Lifestyles Gym and the Sports Hall.
