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Ampthill Park

B530 Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of The Coffee Lodge.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.

Parking (Central)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the south east corner of the park on Woburn Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 360cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 44m from The Coffee Lodge entrance area.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Central Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the south east corner of the park on Woburn Road.
    • The approach to the access point has bollards.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is 138cm.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Parking (West)

West Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the top of the west car park.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate opens away from you.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports courts, an outdoor gym, parkland, woodland, walkways and a café.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: kissing gates.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: kissing gates and overgrown vegetation.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: varying gradients of slopes are throughout the park.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 120cm.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), fitness and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Eating and Drinking (The Coffee Lodge)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Coffee Lodge is located at the top of the central car park by the tennis courts and play area.
    • The most accessible route has slight slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a payment counter.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left side of the cafe.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 98cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the Coffee Lodge entrance area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: menu boards and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of The Coffee Lodge.
    • The distance from The Coffee Lodge entrance area is 13m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 104cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a similar toilet with adaptations next to this one.