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Hothamton Sunken Garden

Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1XJ

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Bognor Regis.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Hothamton Car Park.
    • The car park is located off Queensway, or Steyne Street (near the Health Centre).
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 480cm (6ft 3in x 15ft 9in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Steyne Street, outside the Health Centre.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Steyne Street, outside the Health Centre.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The on street standard parking bays are 190 cm wide.

Access Point (Waterloo Square)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Waterloo Square, in between West Street and Steyne Street.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 115cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The height of the single bollard is 98cm. The bollard does not contrast visually with the ground. There is bench seating available at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Access Point (West Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the corner of Waterloo Square at West Street.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access Point (Pedestrian Walkway)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the pedestrian walkway between the corner of West Street/Waterloo Square and Queensway.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the access point.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access Point (Pedestrian Walkway for Hothamton Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the pedestrian walkway between West Street/Waterloo Square and Queensway, towards the Hothamton car park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • Comments View
    • This access point may also be used to access the inner perimeter pathway and the sunken garden.

Access Point (Hothamton Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Hothamton Car Park, on the left facing away from the car park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 85cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar access point from the inner perimeter pathway of the sunken garden.

Access Point (Steyne Street for Hothamton Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Steyne Street, near Hothamton car park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This access point may also be used to access the inner perimeter pathway and the sunken garden.

Access Point (Steyne Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located opposite the T-junction on Steyne Street.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the access point.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Level Change (Inner Perimeter)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the inner perimeter pathway after the Waterloo Square access point.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Level Change (Sunken Garden)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located after the Waterloo Square access point.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located after each of the Steyne Street and pedestrian walkway access points.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Level Change (Sunken Garden for Hothamton Play Area)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the sunken garden towards Hothamton Play Area.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the centre of the sunken garden towards Hothamton Play Area.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The slope to the left of the sunken garden has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
    • The slope to the right of the sunken garden has a handrail on the left hand side going up.

Hothamton Play Area

  • The play area is surrounded by rail fencing.
  • The play area surface is mostly brightly coloured rubber safety surfacing, with compacted gravel at the access points.
  • The play area includes an in-ground trampoline, climbing frame, rope bridges, slides, spring rockers, and standard and basket swings.
  • There is bench seating available.

Accessible Toilet

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

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