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Buchan Country Park

Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 9HQ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of the Countryside Centre building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the right side of the Countryside Centre building.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Horsham Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 320cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the Buchan Country Park access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Buchan Country Park Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the far end of the car park.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 310cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.

Countryside Centre

  • Location and Route View
    • The Countryside Centre is ahead from the Buchan Country Park access point, on the right.
    • The most accessible route has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the building.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Building information View
    • This is a visitor centre, with leaflets and information about the park.
    • View information on opening times.
    • The building has 1 floor.
    • Toilets are accessed externally, on the right side of the Countryside Centre.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Cuppa-Love Coffee Shop

  • Location and Access View
    • The coffee shop is to the left as you enter the Countryside Centre.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 120cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter the coffee shop.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 98cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is wireless.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The Phil Haskell Wild Garden Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located ahead then to the left from the Buchan Country Park access point, opposite the Countryside Centre.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access via a slope.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate opens towards you.
    • The gate requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp as you enter.

The Phil Haskell Wild Garden

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and walkways.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: adapted picnic benches.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: wood bark, grass and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Paths or trails have some sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There is no signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: walkways throughout have very slight or slight slopes.
    • Dogs are not allowed in The Phil Haskell Wild Garden.

Buchan Country Park

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and walkways.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: picnic benches, BBQ stands, and a dog dip area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces, overgrown vegetation and muddy surfaces.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • There are slight and steep slopes throughout the park, including a steep slope to access the majority of the park that starts just beyond the Countryside Centre.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the the Buchan Country Park access point, then to the right, on the right side of the Countryside Centre building.
    • The distance from the Buchan Country Park access point is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 192cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.