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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.

Opening Times

The venue has seasonal opening times.

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

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 470cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
- 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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 light.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the path to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- There is stepped access to the slides and play areas.
- The steps are deep, well marked and have handrails on both sides.

Eating and Drinking (2 by 2 Cafe)

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 a lowered section at the service counter.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 67cm (2ft).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are wall only.
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.

Comments View
- Tables are permanently fixed.
- The cafe is only open during the summer months.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are a viewing and rest area.

Accessible Toilet

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

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 25m (27yd 13in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue.
- 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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 257cm x 184cm (8ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- 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.
- 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 49cm (19in).
- 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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 3").
- The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
- The sink is 78cm (2ft) high.
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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 to the rear of the venue.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located to the rear of the venue.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.