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Overview

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• About View
  • Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is 40 acres of 18th century Baroque formal gardens and historic parkland.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: cafe, toilets, seating and a play area.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Lea Marston.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • The gardens are not accessible from Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Music Room and access to the cafe from The Melon Ground.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: the toilets with adaptations, the Orangery, the lower areas of the garden, the maze, the children's play area and some grassy banks.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: Dementia Awareness, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and Fire Safety.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the entrance to the gardens.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of compacted earth and unsurfaced areas.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 2m from the main entrance gate.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located to the left hand side, from the main entrance and through the gate beyond the maze.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left hand side, from the main entrance.
  • Gender neutral standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located through the gate beyond the maze (composting toilet).
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the female standard toilet to the left hand side, from the main entrance.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the far end of the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Music Room and access to the cafe from the Melon Ground.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: the toilets with adaptations, the Orangery, the lower areas of the garden, the maze, the children's play area and some grassy banks.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Ticket Desk/Shop

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• Ticket Counter View
  • The ticket counter surveyed is located immediately to the right hand side, on entry.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • There is not a separate wheelchair accessible queue lane.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • A portable payment machine is available
  • Access to the shop is via the cafe, at the rear of the ticket counter.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side, from the main entrance gate.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 258cm (width) x 151cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a bar of soap.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 128cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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The Cafe

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• Location and Access View
  • The cafe is located to the right hand side on entering, beyond the ticket counter/shop.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is open plan access.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left hand side of the cafe.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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The Cafe - Outdoor Seating Area

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• Location and Access View
  • The outdoor seating area is located immediately outside the cafe.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is partially covered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The ground is gravelled in the outdoor seating area.

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The Melon Ground

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• Location and Access View
  • The Melon Ground is located to the left hand side of the cafe.
  • The most accessible route has a slight slope.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is partially covered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The ground is gravelled in the seating area.

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The Orangery

• The room is located to the left hand side of The Melon Ground.
• The distance from The Melon Ground is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight slope.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via a ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There are no handrails for the ramp.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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The Music Room

• The room is located at the end of the pathway, opposite the Orangery.
• The distance from the Orangery is 175m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There are 2 steps into the room.
• There are no handrails for the steps.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: benches.
• Furniture available in this room includes: long tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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The Gardens and Pathways

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, formal gardens and walkways.
• Getting Around View
  • There are unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, gravel, compact gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
  • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the grassy banks leading to the maze and the lower part of the gardens.
• Playground View
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
  • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
  • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.
  • There are also ponds in the play area.

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The Maze

• Access to the maze is via a steep grassy slope, to the right hand side along the pathway which leads to The Music Room.
• An alternative route is via a steep slope to the right hand side immediately in front of The Music Room, then right along a level grassed pathway.
• There is step-free access via a slope to this area.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.

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Access to the Composting Toilets, Forest School Area, Play Area and Ponds

• The route is via a steep slope/ramp to the right hand side of The Music Room, then through the gate on the left hand side.
• The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is a manual gate along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• The gate is permanently held open and is 82cm wide. The surface is also very uneven beyond the gate.

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Composting Toilet with Adaptations

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located through the gate to the right hand side of The Music Room.
  • The distance from The Music Room is 25m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep slope.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a hook lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is not a flush for the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 55cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are no handwashing facilities. There are bottles of hand sanitiser provided.

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Forest School Area, Play Area and Ponds

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, gardens, walkways and grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
  • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: many of the walkways.
• Playground View
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
  • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
  • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.