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South Cave centre accessibility

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Overview

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About

This is a leisure centre open to members and non-members, as well as residents and non-residents alike.
View information on opening times.
Facilities available in the venue include:
- sports hall and small hall
- meeting room

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Hearing loop

A hearing induction loop is not available.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.
Please notify reception prior to arrival where possible.
A drinking station is available on request.

Location accessibility

At East Riding Leisure we pride ourselves in providing a top class leisure experience to all, both online and in person. With this in mind we have various facilities and services in place for users with disabilities, to ensure they receive the same level of enjoyment from our facilities as everybody else.

If you feel that you will need assistance on your visit to the leisure centre, we will only be too happy to help. You can contact reception at your chosen centre prior to your visit to make arrangements for someone to meet you on arrival.

Interpreting and translation facilities

We want to make our services accessible to everyone and we understand that English is not everyone's first language. So we try to provide a range of interpreting and translation facilities to meet your needs. Leaflets, on request, will be provided in alternative formats, including Braille, audio or large print format, please contact reception at your chosen centre.

Website accessibility

We are working to make content on this website easy for everyone to find, read and understand, and to make it compatible with assistive technologies which are developed in line with accessibility standards. Find out more about our website accessibility.

Breastfeeding friendly

East Riding Leisure acknowledges and supports the rights of women to breastfeed their children in all public areas of their premises. If the mother is happy to feed her baby in a public area, then she should be made to feel comfortable to continue. If the mother wishes to feed her baby in private, our staff should be knowledgeable and advise her of the facilities available.

Getting here: parking and public transport

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Car park

The venue has its own car park.
- View information about this car park on the ERYC car park finder.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park has 14 spaces in total, including:
- 1 accessible bay.
The main car park is immediately outside the main entrance.
The surface of the car park is primarily Tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is also additional parking on the school site, which can be used by the customers if there are spaces available.

Parking

Parking is free for all users.

Parking for blue badge holders

There is 1 accessible parking space across the facility; this is located immediately to the left of the entrance.
Parking is free for all users.

Please ensure you display your blue badge.

Bicycle parking

Bicycle parking is located in the car park opposite the main entrance.
A sheltered bike rack is available.
Please ensure you bring a suitable lock.

Public transport

The nearest train station is Brough.
For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps.
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Access into the site: main entrance and reception

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Entrance

This entrance is located at the front of the building, accessed through the car park.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
The approach to the main entrance is paved and Tarmac paths.
It is slightly ramped/level access.
There is step-free access at the entrance.
There is 1 entrance to the building.
There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door can be push pad-activated.
- The door opens outwards.
- The single door width is 80cm, with a slave door to increase the door width to 160cm when required.
The floor surface is primarily matt vinyl, with a cord black mat at the front entrance.

Reception

The reception desk is 4m from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high (108 cm), with no low sections.
The reception area is lit with LED lighting.
The reception floor surface is primarily matt vinyl, with a cord black mat at the front entrance.
A hearing induction loop is not available.
Male and female standard toilet facilities are available in the reception corridor.
An accessible toilet is available in the reception corridor.

Inside: getting around

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Inside: getting around

There is level access to the:
This venue does not play background music in the general thoroughfare.
The floor surface is primarily matt vinyl; with a cord black mat at the front entrance.
The lighting levels are varied.
There is not wayfinding signage.

Ground floor

On the ground floor, there are:
Outside there are:
- car park.

First floor

On the first floor, there are:
- meeting room with sports hall viewing windows
- male and female dryside changing facilities.
To access the first-floor facilities, there is:
- one set of stairs.
- There is not a lift.

Stairs

There is one flight of stairs.
The stairs are located 5m from the reception desk, opposite the toilets.
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 16 steps between the ground floor and the first floor.
The steps are clearly marked with contrasting edging.
The steps surface is vinyl matt.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
The steps are well-lit with artificial lighting.
The stairs have a platform for rest.
The stairs have a passing point.
There is no lift.
The single door at the top of the stairs opens inwards.

Toilets

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Reception corridor accessible toilet

Location and access

This accessible toilet facility is located in the corridor beyond reception, opposite the stairs.
There are contrasting blue/white signage symbols on the door.
There is level access to the facility.
You do not need a key for the facility.

Dimensions and features

The door opens outwards.
The door is not push pad activated.
The width of the door is 90cm.
The door has a lever lock.
Wall-mounted rails are available for the facility toilet.
The facility toilet has a push flush.
The sink is accessible.
Wall-mounted hand grab rails are available at the sink.
A functioning emergency/alert alarm is available.

Standard toilets

Male and female standard toilet facilities are available in the reception corridor.

Reception toilets

Location and access

Toilet facilities are available in the reception area.
- There are separate male and female toilets.
There is level access to the toilet facilities.
You do not need a key for these facilities.

Dimensions and features

The doors leading into both the male and female toilet facilities open inwards.
- The single door width is 73 cm.
- The doors are not push pad-activated.
In the female toilets, there are 2 cubicles.
In the male toilets, there is 1 cubicle and 1 urinal.
The cubicle doors open inwards.
The cubicle doors are not push pad-activated.
The cubicle doors are 63cm wide.
The cubicle doors all have a slide lock.
The cubicle doors all have coat hooks.
All toilets have a lever flush.
In both the male and female toilets, there are 2 sinks.
In both the male and female toilets, there is 1 hot air/blower hand dryer.

Baby change facilities

Baby changing facilities are available within the accessible toilet facility.

Dryside changing facilities

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Dryside changing rooms location and access

The dryside changing rooms are located on the first floor, opposite the top of the stairs.
There is not level access to the dryside changing rooms from the entrance.
There are separate male and female dryside changing areas.
- The female dyside changing room entrance is located opposite the top of the stairs.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 80cm.
- The male dryside changing room entrance is located to the right of the female dryside changing room entrance.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 80cm.
Within the male and female dryside changing area:
- There is a communal changing space available.

Communal changing space

Communal changing space is available within each of the male and female dryside changing areas.
Benches are available to sit on.
The benches do not have wall-mounted grab handles.

Showers

Shower facilities are available within both the male and female dryside changing areas.
- 2 communal/open showers are available in the male dryside changing area.
- 2 communal/open showers are available in the female dryside changing area.
There is not level access to the shower facilities.
The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via an easy slope / ramp.

Toilets

Toilet facilities are not available within the dryside changing areas.
There are toilets available on the ground floor, in the reception corridor.

Lockers

There are no lockers available.

Hair dryers

Hair dryers are located in the female dryside changing rooms.
There are no hair dryers in the male dryside changing rooms.
- In the female dryside changing rooms, they are located on the wall near the changing room entrance door.
Hair dryers are free to use.
There is 1 hair dryer available.
The vanity unit height is 110 cm.

Sports hall and small hall

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Sports hall location and access

The sports hall is located on the ground floor; turn left after passing the reception desk.
There is level access to the sports hall from reception.
The manual double doors are heavy.
- The width of the door is 150cm.
- The double doors open outwards.
The sports hall floor surface is primarily vinyl matt.
Emergency fire exit double doors are located in the far right-hand corner of the sports hall.
- These doors would only be used in an emergency exit.
- These doors have a push bar handle.
- These double doors open outwards.
- The width of the door is 150cm.

Sports hall viewing windows

The sports hall viewing windows are located on the first floor, in the meeting room.

Small hall location and access

The small hall is located on the ground floor, adjacent to the stairs and accessible toilet.
There is level access to the small hall from the reception.
The manual double doors are heavy.
- The width of the door is 150cm
- The double doors open inwards.
The small hall floor surface is primarily vinyl matt.

Meeting rooms

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Meeting room location and access

The meeting room is located upstairs, adjacent to the dryside changing rooms.
The single door is 93 cm wide.
The door opens inwards.
The door is manual.
The meeting room overlooks the sports hall.
The floor surface is primarily matt vinyl.
There are seats and tables available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
Pre-booked refreshments are available during meetings.
The height of the counter is 100 cm.
Full table service is not available.