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Elsecar Park

Armroyd Lane, Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 8HJ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Nine-hole pitch and putt, crazy golf, children's play area, picnic area, bandstand and Tee Pot café.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
  • This venue is situated in Elsecar.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Elsecar.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Friday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Saturday 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Sunday 07:30 - 16:30.

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 Elsecar Heritage Centre overflow car park.
    • The car park is located on Wentworth Road.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 show the Elsecar Heritage Centre overflow car park on Wentworth Road opposite the Wentworth Road entrance to the park.
    • Photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8 show the public car park to the left of the Armroyd Road park entrance.
    • Photographs 9 and 10 show the car park on Wentworth Road Reservoir and Nature Reserve entrance.

Access Point (Wentworth Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Wentworth Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (Armroyd Lane)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Armroyd Lane.
    • 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.
    • The width of the gap is 78cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • This access point leads to the top part of the park and gives vehicular access for the Tee Cup café employees and deliveries
    • As seen in photograph 1 there is pedestrian access.
    • The Tee Cup Café is located approximately 100m from this access point at the top of the steep slope.

Access Point (Nature Reserve and Reservoir)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Wentworth Road.
    • There is 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.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located along the path beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • The path at this access point is compacted soil and is rough and uneven.
    • The bridge along this path is 75cm wide, as seen in photograph 4.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth and tarmac surface(s).
  • There are steep, slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • The majority of the paths are wide enough for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
    • There is a bandstand beyond the Wentworth Road entrance.
    • There are 8 medium unmarked steps with a handrail on the right to access the bandstand, as seen in photograph 4.
    • There are various steps throughout the park.
    • Photographs 9,10 and 11 show a set of 15+ steps which give access to the top of the park and the Tee Pot café.
    • These steps are unmarked, medium with handrails on both sides.
    • These steps can be avoided by taking a long steep slope.
    • Photographs 12, 13 and 14 show outdoor gym equipment located at the top of the park adjacent to the Tee Pot café.

Picnic and Play Area

  • This area is located in the bottom part of the park.
  • The gate to this area opens away from you, is easy to open and is 86cm wide.
  • There is fixed bench seating.
  • The play area as seen in photographs 4, 5, 6 and 7 is suitable for younger children.

Children's Play Area

  • The children's play area is located at the top part of the park directly in front of the café.
  • There are various climbing frames swings and slides.
  • There is also a multi-use games area, as seen in photographs 8 and 9.
  • Photographs 10, 11 and 12 show the crazy golf course located to the right of the Tee Pot Café.

Outside Access (Tee Pot Cafe)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cafe.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Eating and Drinking (Tee Pot Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the top part of the park.
  • The bar does serve food.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held and wall.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 6 shows the takeaway window at the front of the café.
    • The height of this window is 97cm.
    • Photograph 7 shows the ice cream and golf club hire hut which is located to the left of the café.
    • The height of this window is 147cm.
    • There is outdoor fixed bench seating at the front of the café, as seen in photograph 8.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Armroyd Lane entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the top part of the park adjacent to the Tee Pot cafe.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of Cafe staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 195cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the Accessible Toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a fixed height changing bench in this toilet, as seen in photographs 5 and 6.
    • The height of the bench is 90cm and the length is 90cm.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 86cm (2ft 10in).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the top part of the Park adjacent to the Tee Pot cafe.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Armroyd Lane Entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a narrow slope at the threshold of the female and male standard toilets, as seen in photographs 2 and 6.