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Introduction

• Related link Grafham Water Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/grafham-water-park
• Related link Grafham Water Centre - Sports Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/grafham-water-centre-sports-building
• Related link Grafham Water Visitor Centre and Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/grafham-water-visitor-centre-and-cafe

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 17:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Huntingdon.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 595cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance from the car park.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you go down the ramp.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Dining and Accommodation)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the building.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a further 3 deep steps to enter the dining area with handrails on the left going up.
  • The lift overcomes the first four steps.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the main building between the reception, accommodation and dining area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,UG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the upper ground floor.
• 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 58 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 57 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 120m (131yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • Some accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
  • There is level access leading to the accessible room in a separate building.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 5.
  • The width of the door is 87cm.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 22cm (9in).
  • Light switches are not within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • An adjoining room is available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 212cm x 350cm (6ft 11in x 11ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There are handrails available for the bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The venue does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The other available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) ceiling tracking hoists.
  • Other mobility auxiliary aids available are adapted equipment for activities.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 1.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Some of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.

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External Accomodation Block

• There are double doors to the block that open towards you, are heavy and 150cm wide.
• There is a moderate permanent slope in front of the entrance with handrails on both sides.
• The accomodation block has an accessible shower room on the ground floor.
• The door to the shower room opens outwards, is heavy and 87cm wide.
• The dimensions of the shower room are 237cm x 245cm.
• The lateral transfer space is on the left and is 144cm. There is a 150cm x 150cm maneuvering space in front of toilet seat.
• The toilet seat is 48cm high.
• The sink
• The flip down seat for the shower is 47cm high.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main building and then to the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 238cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin, sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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).
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the platform lift on the upper ground floor, then along the corridor on the right.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you exit the platform lift on the upper ground floor, then to the left.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the platform lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.