Great accessible meeting place if you have a car!
4
4
Date of visit: May 2014
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
A great accessible cafe and meeting place, with lots of space. Its just at the entrance and before the barriers to get into the Arena/Velodrome/Gym so you can meet there without having to pay to go in. The only downside is the transport. Its no great if you have a car (lots of disabled parking bays) but the nearest public transport stops at the Forge which is a good 10-15 min walk.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Very straightforward access into the venue. Cafe is just at the entrance.
Parking & Transport
Average
Its a hard one to judge here. Great if you drive as there are lots of bays, but there is no public transport to the Arena, which I find very weird given how new and big the facility is. I was told by Traveline that the nearest bus stops at the forge, which is 10-15mins up the hill, so not ideal at all.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
There is a good accessible loo just beside the cafe
Staff
Good
Staff were very friendly. We didn't need any assistance as access was very straightforward.
Additional Information
Cakes are homemade and pretty good!
