Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Horticultural Building, Kings Heath Park Nursery, Cartlands Tea Rooms, Basketball Court, children's play areas and Thrive (Therapeutic Gardening Programmes to people with a defined health, social or educational needs).
Opening Times (Kings Heath Park)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bournville.
Parking (Avenue Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off the Avenue Road access point.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 200cm x 350cm (6ft 7in x 11ft 6in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (Vicarage Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off the Vicarage Road access point.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 480cm (11ft 12in x 15ft 9in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- This is the closest car park for Cartlands Tea Rooms, the Horticultural Building and Kings Heath Park Nursery.
Access Point (Avenue Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Avenue Road.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The width between the bollards is 138cm.
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Comments
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- Photographs 2 and 3 show the bollards at the car park exits into the park.
- These bollards have a width of 75cm between them.
Access Point (Vicarage Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Vicarage Road.
- There is not 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 permanently held open.
Outside Access (Horticultural Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond Vicarage Avenue car park.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Entrance (Horticultural Building Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located beyond the Horticultural Building entrance.
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Entrance
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- 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 single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
Inside Access (Horticultural Building)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is no public access to the first floor.
Entrance (Cartlands Tea Rooms)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter via the Horticultural Building entrance.
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Entrance
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- 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 single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
Eating and Drinking (Cartlands Tea Rooms)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located beyond the Vicarage Road car park, in the Horticultural Building.
- Full table service is 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.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Cartlands Tea Rooms entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- 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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- The telephone number for Cartlands Tea Rooms is 0121 443 5540.
- Photograph 6 shows the community room available at the rear of the Carters Tea Rooms.
- This area is used by a Dementia Group, craft workshops art classes and Spanish, French and Italian language classes.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth and 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.
Outside Access (Toilet Facilities Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Horticultural Building.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the Toilet Facilities entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the Horticultural Building.
- There is 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 260cm (4ft 2in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 to the right of the Horticultural Building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Horticultural Building entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the right of the Horticultural Building.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 4m from the Horticultural Building entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 89cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.