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Fairfield Pool and Leisure Centre

Wheelchair AssistanceMobility Impaired WalkerSeat AvailableWC AdaptedWC step free accessAssistance DogConducting of BusinessParking Grade 3
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Address:
Lowfield Street
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1JB

Tel: 01322 224400
Fax: 01322 284722

Email: fairfield@parkwood-leisure.com

Web: http://www.leisure-centre.com

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday07:00 - 22:30
Thursday07:00 - 22:30
Friday07:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:30 - 19:30
Sunday08:30 - 19:30

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Dartford.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Dartford.

Parking

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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 3.62m x 4.8m (11ft 10in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Parking

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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 20m from the venue's entrance.

Outside Access (the car park)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

No Level Access (the car park)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading off the car park to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 280cm (9ft 2in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the left going up.

Reception

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The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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

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There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

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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 not 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 squash viewing gallery.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located off the corridor left of the reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.49m (3ft 5in x 4ft 10in).

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not 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.

Adapted Toilet

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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 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the family changing room.

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 twist lock.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 288cm x 368cm (9ft 5in x 12ft ).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).

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.

There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.

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 not a towel dispenser.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.

The toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.

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.

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 to the left of the family changing room corridor.

The female toilets are 25m (27yd) 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 to the left of the family changing room corridor.

The male toilets are 23m (25yd) 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.

Restaurant / Bar

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Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

The type of food served here is vending machines.

The nearest table to the entrance is 250 centimetres.

Swimming Pool

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There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

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 at the rear of the family changing room.

The adapted changing room is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool.

Additional Information

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.