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Shuttleworth - Garden, Woodland Walk & Play Area

Shuttleworth Aerodrome, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include There are accessible and standard toilets. The gardens have hidden secrets for you to find (don't forget your map). There is plenty of seating throughout the grounds. From the gardens you can go through the woodlands or take the shrubbery walk up to Shuttleworth house.

Location

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

Admissions Office

  • There is an admission hut on the drive up to the aerodrome to your left.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • You can purchase your tickets here or online.
  • If you require assistance please inform the staff and assistance will be arrange and waiting for you within the car park.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the hangers.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • 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 with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 3 and 4 show the grass area at the rear of the gardens that is used during the summer period.
    • There are no marked parking bays.

Access Point (Swiss Garden)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the rear of The Runaway Cafe.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a latch lock.
    • The width of the gap is 140cm.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth and gravel surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are moderate, steep and slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • The nine acre Swiss Garden and Woodlands has accessible paths throughout.
    • There are seats throughout the gardens and woodlands.
    • There is a dedicated toilet block. Assistance dogs are permitted in the Garden.

Access Point (Accessible Entrance - Gardens and Woodlands)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the rear of the walled garden.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a latch lock.
  • Comments View
    • At this entrance the ground is level and compact.
    • Easy access for large mobility scooters.

Woodland Walks

  • Assistance maybe required due uneven areas.
  • Pathways are compact gravel.
  • The pathways vary in width from 100cm - 200cm
  • There is plenty of signage throughout the woods.

Access Point (Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to your left before the hangers.
    • 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.

Play Area

  • The pathways around the play area are compact gravel and grass.
  • The pathways maybe muddy and slippery depending on the weather.
  • The pathway are 120cm and over
  • There are several benches throughout the play area.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the swiss garden access point.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the garden ponds.
    • 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 twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
    • 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary, waste paper pedal bin 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 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 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 fair.
    • 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 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 within the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Standard Toilet(s)