Access Guide
Willesden Sports Centre
Donnington Road
Willesden
London
NW10 3QX
Tel: 020 8955 1120
Fax: 020 8955 1121
Web: http://www.willesdensportscentre.co.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Willesden.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kensal Rise.
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.
There are 16 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 6m (12ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main accessible entrance.
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 have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Outside Access (Stadium)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Access to the stadium is from the first floor of the leisure centre.
There is a moderate slope with a handrail on the left hand side leading from the entrance to track side.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the main foyer past reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.3m (3ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar (Costa Coffee)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
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 ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is snacks.
Sports Grounds
Home support seating
Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
Wheelchair seating is located to the side of stadium seating.
A companion can sit beside/near you.
The closest adapted toilet to the seating area is 26m (28yd).
The adapted toilet is located next to the seating area.
Away support seating
Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
Swimming Pool (Main Pool)
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Swimming Pool (Learner Pool)
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 6 steps.
There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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 33m (36yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the main foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 250cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet (Track Side)
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 32m (35yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located trackside.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 229cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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.
Lighting levels are bright.
On event day this toilet will be left unlocked.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the main foyer.
The female toilets are 31m (34yd) 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 off the main foyer.
The male toilets are 35m (38yd) 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 located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located in both standard toilets.
Standard Toilet (Track Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located trackside.
The female toilets are 24m (26yd) 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 trackside.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) 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.
On event day this toilet will be left unlocked.
Adapted Changing Room (Main Pool)
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located within the communal changing area.
The adapted changing room is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 16m (17yd) from the swimming pool.
Adapted Changing Room (Learner Pool)
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located within the communal changing area.
The adapted changing room is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 25m (27yd) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The photo shows the adapted changing area and the shower.
