Leicester

Car Park and Drop Off
There is on street pay and display parking available directly outside the casino.

The main entrance to the casino is located on East Bond Street. It has level access
through it and has double doors.
Surfaces on the approach to the entrance are suitable for wheelchair users.
The door is manual.
There are pull handles.
The door opens out.
Please be aware that the opening width of the entrance door is 657mm.
Please be aware that the threshold is not level.
The pull handle is within reach of all users.
The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with selfclosing
devices.

Approach
The approach route is at a minimum width of 1800mm.
The approach route is clearly defined.
The approach route is free from obstructions.

Reception
The reception is located at the bottom of the stairs as you enter the casino. All
customers and guests must proceed to the reception before entering the gaming
area. The banister on the top landing is removable so that wheelchair users do not
have to negotiate the stairs.
There is no induction loop available at the reception desk.
There is a lift to the first floor bar area from the ground floor landing.
The clear widths are adequate.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.

Access to all Areas
There is a lift available from the ground floor to the first floor gaming area as well as
stairs.
There are handrails.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edges.
The steps and the immediate area are well lit.

Restaurant/Bar and Gaming Area
This is a drinks bar style restaurant.
The restaurant has a counter service.
There are no braille menus.
Large print menus are not available.
There is enough space for a wheelchair user to pass freely between tables.
There is plenty of room in the gaming area to move around with ease.

Cash Desk
There is not a lowered counter section provided.
The height of the standard counter is 1080mm.
There is adequate lighting to both sides of the counter and the lighting avoids
silhouetting.
There are no induction loops available.
There is a chip and pin machine available.
The chip and pin machine can be moved for a wheelchair user or seated person to
operate the system.
The clear widths are adequate.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.

Accessible WC
The toilet layout is suitable for right-handed transfers.
The toilets are kept locked.
The toilets have a RADAR key lock.
The door width is adequate.
The door is light enough to open easily.
There are grab rails provided.
There is an assistance alarm.

Stairs down to Male and Female Toilets.
There are handrails.
Nosings effectively highlight the step edges.
The steps and the immediate area are well lit.

Female Toilets
The toilets are not located in an accessible location due to them being down a flight
of stairs.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
Please be aware a larger cubicle is not available for ambulant disabled people.

Male Toilets
The toilets are not located in an accessible location due to them being down a flight
of stairs.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
There is a low-level urinal provided in the male WC.
Please be aware a larger cubicle is not available for ambulant disabled people.
There is a urinal with a horizontal handrail positioned either side for support.

Disabled Refuge Area
There is a refuge area on the first floor landing through the door that leads to the
male and female toilets.

Smoking Area
There is level access to the smoking area which is accessed from the gaming floor.
The clear widths are adequate.
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.