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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Wrest Park Gardens and Visitor Centre.
• Related link Wrest Park - Visitor Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/wrest-park-visitor-centre
• Related link Wrest Park - Gardens.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/wrest-park-gardens

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• Comments View
  • There are four motorised scooters available to borrow free of charge.
  • Visitors are urged to book the scooters in advance.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Silsoe.
• 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 Flitwick.

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Opening Times (Summer - April-September)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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• Comments View
  • Please contact the venue for winter and seasonal opening times.

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Opening Times (Winter - October-March)

• Monday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 15:00.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 590cm (11ft 2in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 185m (202yd) from the house entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 218m (238yd) from the house 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 loose chippings.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a coach drop off point on the road leading to the car park.

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Level Change (Access to House & Gardens from Visitor Centre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the house and gardens.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Outside Access (House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the house.
• 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 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (House Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (House Entrance - Our Of Order)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-UG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the house entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 130cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • As of August 2022 this lift is out of order.

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Level Change (Front of House Terrace)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the front of house terrace.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • Motorised scooters are only allowed in the gardens.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the house entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the house route in the centre of the house.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 270cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
  • 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 7in).
  • 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 a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • 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 88cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located along the house route.
  • The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the house entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located along the house route in the centre of the house.
  • The male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the house entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.