Ideal Homes
2.5
2.5
Date of visit: June 2018
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
Once in the venue the access s pretty good however parking and access to the venue is poor. The multi storey carpark was easy to find however it was not well signed to the disabled spaces on the 2d floor. Once found I found the only space left had limited space as someone had parked in the walkway area which obstructed the flat access to the exit. The car park is quite expensive with no real alternatives. The current minimum is 6.00 for up to 1 hour my visit cost £10:00 for an afternoon. There is some conflicting information on the website so I am not sure if there is a drop off area closer to the venue. Although I didn't use it when I arrived there was a shuttle cart to assist mobility challenged visitors the few hundred yards to the venue. On a downside however this service stopped at 18:00 soe 2 hours before the venue end time There are 2 lifts from floor 2 walkway which take you to the pedestrian area accessing the SECC, Armadillo and Hydro. The distance to SECC is over 200 yards but it is fairly level and fairly even surface. It is open air so fairly exposed.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
as I recognised building and had been there before I didn't rely on it.
Parking & Transport
Average
not very well signed Dissabled parking on Floor 2
Accessible Toilets
Good
within the venue there are wheelchair accessible toilets which require Radar Key to access. the key is available from a reception desk. The toilet is large enough to accommodate a chair and has grab and drop rail. there is an alarm chord which hung vertically to near ground. There is a suitable waste bin. Soap and hand dryer are accessible from a chair.
Additional Information
Accessibility within the show was quite limited as show house and caravans and several exhibits were not accessible being on raised plinths or having stairs. The upside however was the food and drink show where most of traders and resources were accessible from chair. The spaces between stands were wide enough to make access around exhibition fairly easy.
