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Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Cotebrook Near Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9DS

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located after passing through the exit to the outdoor areas from the café and shop.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located after passing through the exit to the outdoor areas from the café and shop.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptions.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is also an overflow car park available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a raised lip which separates the vinyl flooring from the wooden flooring.
    • The checkout area is located on the right as you enter the building.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The queue width is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
    • The payment counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Self-Service Touchscreens View
    • There is a raised lip which separates the vinyl flooring from the wooden flooring.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located ahead and to the left after entering the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
    • The following are available: takeaway cutlery, takeaway cups and drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left after entering the venue.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 78cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a raised lip which separates the vinyl flooring from the wooden flooring.
    • There is external seating available.
    • There is a raised lip on the threshold of the opening to the outdoor seating area.
    • The outdoor seating area has retractable blinds used during sunny weather.

Exit (To Exhibition Centre and Outdoor Areas)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Entrance (Exhibition Centre)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Exhibition Centre building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Exhibition Space (Exhibition Centre)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Display information includes: tactile, pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, open countryside and a visitor centre.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all areas including the Exhibition Centre are accessed via a steep ramp shortly after exiting the café and shop. Additionally there are slopes of varying degrees throughout the outdoor area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Bird Hide in Hollybush Woodland and the shelter near Kings Water.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There are no firm and even routes over 150cm wide around the play equipment.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: sliding, climbing and crawling.

Seating Area (Picnic Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The picnic area is opposite the Exhibition Centre.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There are very easy slopes in parts of the picnic area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right-Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located after passing through the exit to the outdoor areas from the shop and café.
    • The distance from main entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • 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 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 104cm and 157cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.