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Introduction

• The Buchan Country Park is a woodland park with various paved and muddy pathways. There is a Countryside Centre for visitors with various exhibitions and a café.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours (Buchan Park)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Opening Hours (CoffeEco)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the park entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Main Entrance - Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the end of the car park, off Horsham Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.

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Outside Access (Countryside Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Countryside Centre

• The Countryside Centre is a visitors centre with information and displays about the Buchan Country Park.
• There is a bird watching area where visitors can sit and watch birds within the centre.

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Eating and Drinking (CoffeeEco)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter the Countryside Centre entrance.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac, concrete and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the accessible toilet.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the standard toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to the female and male toilets.
• 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right before entering the Countryside Centre.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of park staff or within the Countryside Centre.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the Countryside Centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.