Access Guide
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.
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Public Car Parks
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- 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.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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).
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Comments
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- 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)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a narrow slope at the threshold of the female and male standard toilets, as seen in photographs 2 and 6.