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Overview

Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Stocksfield.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Car Park View
- The car park is located in front of the Welcome Building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
Charges and Restrictions View
- Parking is free for all users.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
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 ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a steep gradient.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
There are 3 steps with no handrails.
The steps are unmarked.
The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 23cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
There are double manual doors at this entrance.
The doors are permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 190cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a low visual contrast.

The reception is located directly ahead as you enter the entrance.
The distance from the entrance is 7m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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: sofas, armchairs and chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.