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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a gift shop, animal barns, Shaggy's Playworld and Cafe, tea room, picnic area, outdoor play area, crazy golf, go-karts, Digger Village, rock wall, sky trail, a maize maze and paddocks.

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• Comments View
  • There are concession prices available for disabled visitors and carers.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Billington.
• 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 Leighton Buzzard.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 in 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 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 510cm (11ft 2in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• 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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is a single automatic barrier 90cm wide beyond reception.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception (Tickets)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There are many easy and moderate ramps/slopes throughout the farm area, both inside buildings and in the outside areas.
• Most of the animal barns are accessed by moderate slopes.
• There are some steep areas but these can be overcome with moderate slopes.
• The narrowest slope is 90cm.
• At the rear of the farm is an outside area which is accessed and set on grass.
• The grass surface is uneven in places.

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Outside Access (Tea Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Tea Room 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 permanent.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Tea Room)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the tea room entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• The type of food served here is varied.

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Level Change (Tea Room/Shop)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading into the tea room via the shop.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Shaggy's Playworld Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at 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 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Shaggy's Playworld Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors (Shaggy's Playworld)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Shaggy's Playworld)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from Shaggy's Playworld entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Shaggy's Café)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Shaggy's Playworld entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 varied.

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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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the tea room entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located next to the tea room and shop.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • 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.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 3in).
  • 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 towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical accessible toilet located in Shaggy's Playworld next to the cafe.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the shop and tea room.
  • The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the tea room entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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.