Access Guide
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 Whittlesea.
Opening Times (Bar and Restaurant)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Parking
- 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 at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right of the car park.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 61cm.
Reception (Hotel Check-In)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Car Park 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 moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
- The bar is located ahead as you enter via the Main Entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are 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 a traditional pub menu.
Level Change (Bar)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located towards the middle of the bar.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
Level Change (Additional seating)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the bar area.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Dining Room
- Access to the dining room is via a single door to the left of the bar as shown in photograph 1.
- The door opens towards you pull.
- The door is light.
- The door has a clear width of 67cm.
- There is a clearly marked shallow (8cm) step in front of this door.
- There are double dining room doors that are permanently held open as shown in photograph 2.
- The doors have a clear door width of 110cm.
- Tables and chairs are not permanently fixed.
- The chairs do not have armrests.
- The heights of the tables are 70cm.
- Full table service is available for the dining room.
The Snug
- The snug is an overflow of the restaurant and bar.
- This area has a bar available.
- Tables and chairs are not permanently fixed.
- Chairs with and without armrests are available.
- The door has a clear width of 110cm.
- The tables are 70cm high.
Private Events Room
- The private events room can be hired out for a specific event and needs to be booked in advance.
- The tables are 78cm high.
- The room is equipped with a bar, tables, and chairs.
- Tables and chairs are not permanently fixed.
- Chairs with and without armrests are available.
Level Change (Private Events Room)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the private events room.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- At the time of survey, it was not possible to photograph the portable ramp in position.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 11 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard rooms and the female toilets.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 10 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 10 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
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Comments
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- Rooms need to be booked in advance.
- Access for rooms 1 to 3 are via a deep 27cm step as shown in photograph 1.
- Room 4 is ahead as you exit the stairs.
- Rooms 5-10 are accessed via 8 medium height steps as shown in photograph 4.
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 12m (13yd 4in) from the car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the bar.
- 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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 174cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 9in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin 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 the left.
- There is 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 on the first floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the stairs.
- 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 at the rear of the bar.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Car Park Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
