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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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  • Last entry is one hour before closing.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the house entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 8m (26ft 3in) from the house entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (House Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located between the 2 entrances.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • There is a ramp between the 2 doors.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.

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Outside Access (Shop and Ticket Office Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • The entrance to the gardens is though the shop and ticket office.

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Level Change (Shop Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the shop and ticket office entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access (House)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access (Gardens)

• There is not level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • There are motorised scooters to borrow.

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Level Change (Gardens)

• There are some uneven paths around the gardens.
• The surfaces of the paths is gravel and compact gravel.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.

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  • Lunches are between 12:00 and 15:00.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from house entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 135cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

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• Features and Dimensions View
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 260cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the house entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are male and female standard toilets located within the courtyard.
  • The access to the toilets is by a deep step.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.