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Whitby Park

Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9AE

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Introduction

Outside Access (Stanney Lane Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Stanney Lane.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open (no doors).
  • The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.

Outside Access (Park Drive Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Park Drive .
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open (no doors).
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park to the venue.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open (no doors).
  • The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Ellesmere Port.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Ellesmere Port.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 420cm x 490cm (13ft 9in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 17m (19yd) from the car park 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Inside Access

  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • The paths throughout the park are level to easy slopes.
    • The paths are made of tarmac.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 250m (273yd) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of Whitby Hall.
    • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 225cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 3in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

Level Change (Toilets)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading to the toilets.
  • The ramp or slope is moderate.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of Whitby Hall.
    • The female and male toilets are 250m (273yd) from the Stanney Lane entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

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