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St Catherine's Walled Gardens

Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • This venue is operated by Flourish Enterprises who are a non for profit organisation supporting people into work, education and volunteering.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 15:00.
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • 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.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located next to the car park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the access point.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Outside Access (Shop Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the greenhouse building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance threshold.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).

Outside Access (Chalet-Style Building)

  • 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 easy to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • There are also short but steep up and down ramps at the threshold of the door.

Counter (Shop)

  • The counter is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 67cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The distance given to the counter is from the shop entrance.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Walled Garden and Centre

  • There are concrete, block paving, paving slabs, loose chippings and grass paths throughout the garden centre.
  • Some of the paths have easy slopes.
  • There are benches available.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are accessible toilet facilities in the nearby Victorian Tea Rooms, which are located at the rear of the garden centre.

Standard Toilet(s) (Chalet-Style Building)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the chalet building at the far end of the walled garden.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the chalet building entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the woodland areas around the venue.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • Comments View
    • There are accessible and standard toilet facilities in the nearby Victorian Tea Room which are located within the grounds.