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Introduction

• The garden is divided into sections with easy access to all areas.
• The sections are : Wildflower meadow and pond, The Avenue, Woodland Walk, Rill Garden, The Front Garden, Children's Play Area, Pear Tree Garden, Wattle Garden, The Courtyard and Nursery.
• There are workshops and events throughout the year.

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Opening Times (1st April to 30th September)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 13:00 - 17:00.

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  • Only open on Saturday and Sunday during the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is York.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Ticket Office 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Ticket Office Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ticket office entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the garden.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Garden Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Gardens)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The surface of the paths around the gardens consist of block paving, grass, loose gravel, compact bark and paviing slabs.
  • The width of the paths range from 60cm to 90cm.
  • There are metal grids over water canals in the Rill Garden.

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Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located within the courtyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Cafe Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located off the couryard.
  • Unisex toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the garden entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Unisex Toilet)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located near the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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  • Seating is located throughout the gardens.