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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

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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 View
  • Tickets for the road and foot safari are purchased at the main ticket ticket booths at the start of the road safari.

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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) .

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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.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • Please see Woburn Safari Park website for details of opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• There are cafes, restaurants and kiosks around the foot safari including -
• Safari Restaurant
• 2x2 Restaurant
• Swan Lake Cafe .

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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.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet (Penguin Kiosk)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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.