Access Guide
Lightfoot Sports Centre
Wharrier Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 3BR
Tel: 0191 2782800
Fax: 0191 2782806
Email: dave.johnson@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 Manors.
The nearest Metro station is Byker.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.2m (10ft 5in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park has a tarmac surface, with block paved parking bays.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 7m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
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 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.
There are 2 identical entrances into the centre from either side of the building, both open into the reception area.
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 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.
There is a corridor with automatic doors at intermittent points running around the perimeter of the circular main hall.
The photograph shows the main hall.
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 deep.
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 foyer adjacent to the reception desk.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 1.4m (4ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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.
The lift is 2 metres away from one entrance, and 6 metres from the other.
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 11m (12yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the foyer next to the changing rooms.
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 the reception desk.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 185cm (5ft 2in x 6ft ).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 right.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 not available.
There are also standard toilets available on the 1st floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the foyer next to the changing rooms.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) 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 foyer next to the changing rooms.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) 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 on the 1st floor.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
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.
All tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Additional Information
Staff do 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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There is a soft play area for children.
The centre has a sensory room available.
There is a function room available for hire on the 1st floor.
The photograph shows the soft play area. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Additional Information
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
The photograph shows the corridor running around the outside of the main hall.
