Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the visitor centre and public toilets.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a café with outdoor seating only.
- Related link Beeston Castle & Woodlands.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/beeston-castle-woodlands
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Comments
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- The exhibition and café are easily accessible by mobility impaired visitors, however, the actual castle and woodlands are not.
- Please follow the link for more information.
Opening Times
- For up to date opening times please refer to the website or contact the venue on 01829 260 464.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Chester.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main 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 loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders are unmarked.
Outside Access (Visitor Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Level Change (Visitor Centre Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Visitor Centre to Castle Grounds and Woodlands)
- This information is for the entrance located leading out of the visitor centre.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the visitor centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the visitor centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.