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Marbury Country Park

Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6AT

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Marbury Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 345cm (width) x 360cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 4 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located opposite the children's playground.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located opposite the children's playground.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located opposite the children's playground.

Access Point (to toilet and playground area)

  • This access point is located just before the entrance to the car park.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (Arched Entrance from Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the far end of the car park.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (Marbury Lane)

  • This access point is located on Marbury Lane.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (Marbury Lane - Mid Way Between Car Park and Canal)

  • This access point is located along Marbury Lane, midway between the car park and the canal.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Access Point (Marbury Lane and Canal)

  • This access point is located at the far end of Marbury Lane, near the bridge over the canal.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Seating Area (Outdoor Picnic Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor seating area is located opposite the toilets.
    • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • Some of the seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is 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 and adapted picnic tables.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some 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.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground, woodland, parkland and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel, concrete or tarmac and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the footpath along the side of Budworth Mere.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The Bird Hide.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have kissing gates, bollards, uneven surfaces and gates.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: rocking, viewing, rotating, swinging, climbing and balancing.
    • There is a swing available for children in wheelchairs. The swing is accessible via a slight ramp which is between 75cm and 150cm. The area containing the swing is accessible via a single 100cm gate.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located opposite the children's playground.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the car park is 116m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 442cm (width) x 301cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 79cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 97cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 187cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 54cm .
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left-Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the children's playground.
    • The distance from car park is 130m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 179cm (width) x 272cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high 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 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 70cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.