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Introduction

• Related link Woodside Animal Farm - Farm Shop.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woodside-animal-farm-farm-shop
• Related link Woodside Animal Farm- Jake's Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/woodside-animal-farm-jake-s-cafe

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• Comments View
  • The venue is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
  • Opening times are:.
  • Low Season - 26.09.16 – 26.03.17 08.00 – 17.00.
  • High Season - 27.03.17 – 01.10.17 08.00 – 17.30.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Slip End.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Luton.

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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 located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • 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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Access Point (Summer Season)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the venue.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 138cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Access Point (Summer Season - Alternative Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the venue.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Farm Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).

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Level Change (Farm Shop Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Access Point (Winter Season - Farm Shop into the Animal Farm)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the farm shop.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance to the animal farm.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outside Access (Café and Softplay)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Café and Softplay.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the right as you enter the farm and leisure park.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and drinks.

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• Comments View
  • The counter height is 102cm.

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Soft Play

• Located within the café at the front of the animal farm.
• There is step-free, level access to enter soft play.
• The entrance width is 92cm.
• Some of the soft play areas require stepped access.
• The surface of the flooring is padded safety mats.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Farm - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the farm next to the crazy golf.
  • There is not 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 230cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 154cm (5ft 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 not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 the right.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 105cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Level Change (Farm Accessible toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Farm)

• The room surveyed is located to the rear of the farm next to the crazy golf.
• The most accessible route to the room has a step.
• There is stepped access into the room.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 10cm.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
• There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in a toilet block within the car park.
  • There is not 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 179cm x 185cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 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 push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Car Park Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the cubicle entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in a toilet block within the car park.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the park entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets available at the rear of the farm next to the crazy golf course.

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Level Change (Standard Female and Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the cubicle doors.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.