Access Guide
Gosforth Swimming Pool
Regent Farm Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3HD
Tel: 0191 2843696
Fax: 0191 2857936
Email: ronnie.anderson@newcastle.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newcastle.gov.uk
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newcastle.
The nearest Metro station is Regent Centre.
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 4m x 6m (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park is located behind the building, access is off Regent Road North.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 40m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
The photograph shows the path leading to the entrance from the car park.
Outside Access (Regent Farm Road)
There is 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) 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.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 14 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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the balcony seating.
Lift
There is not a lift for public use.
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 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the male and female changing rooms.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 205cm x 220cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 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 170cm (5ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are also standard toilets available in the male and female changing rooms.
There are baby change facilities available in both the male and female changing rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer adajcent to the reception.
The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) 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 in the foyer adajcent to the reception.
The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
There are also standard toilets available in the male and female changing rooms.
There are baby change facilities available in both the male and female changing rooms.
Swimming 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.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in the male and female changing rooms.
The adapted changing room is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
Information is available in alternative formats on request, this includes Braille, large print and audio.
