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Shuttleworth - Hangers and Engineering Hub

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.

Engineering Hub

  • The engineering hub is located to the right of the Runway CafĂ©
  • The pathway leading to the hub is compacted gravel.
  • The pathway narrows to a width of 100cm.
  • The door open towards you (pull) and to a width of 75cm.
  • The walkway around the hub is 100cm.
  • There are members of staff available if assistance is required.

Entrance (Hanger 5 and Toilet Block)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of hanger 5.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show the entrance to the hangers (the second doors).

Hangers

  • The hangers all link together via internal walkways.
  • During the summer season the hangers can be accessed from the front of the hanger (doors held open).
  • The walkways around the hangers varies from 100cm - 300cm.
  • Lighting may vary in the hangers.
  • There are benches located in all the hangers.

Accessible Toilet (Hanger 5)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the entrance of hanger 5.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of hanger 5.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • 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 from a member of staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 160cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
    • 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 and general domestic waste 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 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 poor.
    • There is a poor 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 74cm (2ft 5in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are not available.