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Opening Times (Visitor Centre)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is St Neots Train Station.

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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 visitor centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 390cm x 595cm (12ft 10in x 19ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • 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 230cm (7ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.
  • The second gap is 100cm wide.

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Access Point (Meadow Trail)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the start of the Meadow Trail.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 129cm.
  • The second entrance is 132cm wide.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Heron Trail 1)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the start of the Heron Trail.
  • There is 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.
  • The width of the gap is 149cm.
  • The bridge is 149cm wide.

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Access Point (Heron Trail 2)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located during the Heron Trail.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 129cm.
  • The second entrance is 130cm wide.

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Visitor Centre entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Visitor Centre)

• There is 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 good.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Level Change (Bird Watcher)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the bird watcher.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 141cm (4ft 8in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park access point.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right side of the visitor centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low visual 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right side of the visitor centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park access point.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located throughout the park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is an electrical scooter that can be hired for the day.