Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a public car park, accessible toilet, standard toilets, cafe, miniature railway and park.
- Related link Ambience Café.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/ambiance-cafe
- Related link Riverside Miniature Railway.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/riverside-miniature-railway
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is St Neots.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Vehicle Entrance
- The vehicle access point is located on The Paddock, just off St Neots Road.
- There is a height restriction at points in the car park.
- This entrance has barriers that are open between the hours of 0700 and 1800 hours.
- Please be aware of pedestrians on foot.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located just off St Neots Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- 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 225cm (7ft 5in).
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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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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points with dimensions of 230cm - 460cm.
- The charging points are operated by Podpoint.
Access Point (Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
- 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 185cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (St Neots Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the right side of the car park.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Coneygeare Court)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located along Coneygeare Court.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Skatepark
- The Skatepark is located near the river on the South West side of the park.
- The skatepark can be reached from all areas of the park via the pathways.
- There are some uneven surfaces on the approach to the skatepark and some uneven areas within.
- The skatepark has several ramps of varying heights to perform various tricks and stunts.
Children's Playground
- The Children’s Playground is located near the car park and Ambience Cafe.
- The playground is accessed via a single width gate.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is heavy.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- There is a soft rubber surface below the play equipment.
- The playground has some uneven surfaces especially the grassy areas.
- There are several pieces of play equipment to cater for various ages.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the left side of the toilet block building.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 118cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- 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 red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the vehicle entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience 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 St Neots Council.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is not 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
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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 low to moderate.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience Cafe.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the vehicle entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience Cafe.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the vehicle entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the female toilets and photograph 2 shows the male toilets.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Level Change (Standard Female Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).