Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- GreenDay Cafe and Golf is located within Westminster Park in Chester.
- Facilities available in the venue include: 18 hole Mini Golf Course, 9-hole Par 3 Golf/Footgolf Course, cafe and outdoor seating area.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Westminster Park.
- View information on Westminster Park (opens new tab).
- The nearest train station is Chester.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the alternative route to the golf courses.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the most accessible route to the golf courses.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
- Adapted golf clubs for seated users.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- There are council-owned public standard toilets in the adjacent Westminster Park, with baby changing facilities.
- Free parking with Blue Badge bays is also available in Westminster Park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 68cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
GreenDay Cafe
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located straight ahead, as you enter the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted and handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The cafe counter also acts as the shop and the ticket desk for golf play.
Outdoor Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The outdoor seating area is located outside the cafe.
- The most accessible route has a slight slope.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is partially covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Access to the Minigolf
- Access to the Minigolf Course from the main building is to the right of the outdoor seating area and down the ramp.
- Follow the pathway round to the left and the Minigolf Course is located through the gate on the right hand side.
- The most accessible route has step-free access via a ramp.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There is a manual gate along the most accessible route.
- The width of the gate is 112cm.
Access to the 9-Hole Par 3/Footgolf Course
- Access to the 9-Hole Par 3 Golf/Footgolf Course from the main building is to the right of the outdoor seating area, and right again down a path to the side of the building. Follow this path to a second ramp which takes you to the entrance to the golf course which you will see straight ahead, marked by a large sign.
- The most accessible route has step-free access via a ramp.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- The width of each gate is 98cm.
