Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Leighton Buzzard Railway - Stonehenge Works.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/leighton-buzzard-railway-stonehenge-works
- Related link Leighton Buzzard Railway - Railway Cafe.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/leighton-buzzard-railway-buzz-rail-cafe
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Comments
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- The opening times for the station and train running times vary.
- The station is open most Sundays.
- Please contact the venue or check their website for specific opening times.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Leighton Buzzard.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Leighton Buzzard.
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.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the left of the ticket shop.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the ticket shop 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is grass.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Station Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located front of building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
Inside Access (Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played Background music is played occasionally to match special events (e.g. Christmas music).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Counter
- The counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 76cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Access to Platform)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Train Station
- There are 1 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- There is a portable ramp available to get onto the train.
- The ramp is 74cm wide.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- There is an adapted toilet in Dobbers Buffet cafe adjacent to the station.
- Please see the separate guide for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.