Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Woburn Safari Park - Road Safari.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woburn-safari-park-road-safari
- Related link Woburn Safari Park - Sea Lion Cove and 3D Cinema.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woburn-safari-park-sea-lion-cove-and-3d-cinema
- Related link Woburn Safari Park - Junglies Gift Shop.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woburn-safari-park-junglies-gift-shop
Introduction
- Related link Woburn Safari Park - Safari Lodge.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woburn-safari-park-safari-lodge
- Related link Woburn Safari Park - Mammoth Play Ark.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woburn-safari-park-mammoth-play-ark
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Comments
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- Tickets for the road and foot safari are purchased at the main ticket ticket booths at the start of the road safari.
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
- The venue is currently closed due to Covid-19.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Woburn.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Ridgmont.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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Comments
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- Please see Woburn Safari Park website for details of 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 at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 470cm (9ft x 15ft).
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Reception
- The ticket booths are located at the start of the Road Safari. There are 5 ticket booths.
- There are fixed hearing loops at each ticket booth.
- There are concessions available for disabled people and carers. See the Woburn Safari Park website for more details.
Outside Access ( Australian Walkabout Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft) wide.
Level Change (Australian Walkabout Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access ( Monkey Business Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located Monkey Business Entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft) wide.
Level Change (Monkey Business Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the Monkey Business .
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Visitor Enrichment Centre)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft) wide.
Level Change (Visitor Enrichment Centre)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Sheep and Goats Paddock Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft) wide.
Level Change (Sheep and Goats Paddock Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located ahead as you enter.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Foot Safari
- There are tarmac paths around the foot safari.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes around the park. There are alternative routes that can be used to overcome the steep slopes.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- There are cafes, restaurants and kiosks around the foot safari including -
- Safari Restaurant
- 2x2 Restaurant
- Swan Lake Cafe .
Theatre
- There are three seated performance viewings areas around the Foot Safari. They are for the Birds in Action, Elepant Meadow and Birds of Prey.
- The show times vary contact the venue for more information.
- There are designated spaces along the front row of the Elephant meadow viewing area and Birds of Prey Viewing Area.
- The are designated spaces along the back row of the Birds in Action.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the shop and Safari Restaurant.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 255cm (5ft x 8ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (18in).
- 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 3").
- 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 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet (Penguin Kiosk)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the Penguin Kiosk at the rear of the Safari.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 80cm (2ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 204cm (5ft x 6ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (17in).
- 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 3").
- 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 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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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 a separate baby changing room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are standard toilets available next to the Safari Restaurant and Gift Shop, next to the Penguin Kiosk, in the Safari Restaurant and Mammoth Play Ark.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.