Access Guide
Opening Times
- Opening times vary according to the time of the year.
- Please contact the course for more details.
- The clubhouse bar is usually open form 11:00 daily. However, opening times can vary, depending on functions and events taking place.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Garesfield Golf Course is located on Clayton Terrace Road and is approximately 10km from the A1.
The nearest major road to the golf course is the A694.
- The main car park is directly off Clayton Terrace Road.
There is also an overflow car park to the right of the main car park.
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- Garesfield Golf Course is located on Clayton Terrace Road and is approximately 10km from the A1.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The bus stop (south bound) is directly outside Garesfield Golf Club. The northbound service is a short walk along Clayton Terrace Road.
The name of the bus stops is High Spen - Horsegate Bank.
The bus service is the 10A and 47 from Newcastle and Blackhall Mill.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Blaydon.
- The nearest train station is Blaydon. Blaydon Station can be reached from Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Danby.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff do not receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front of the clubhouse.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is also an overflow car park for visitors.
- The surface of the overflow car park is gravel.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach (Clubhouse Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Clubhouse Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main car park.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Approach (Side Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the clubhouse.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Inside Access
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is not a/are not door(s) in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music/sound.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (Female Changing Room Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left when entering from the side entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
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Comments
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- A pin code is needed to enter the changing room.
- The height of the keypad is 109cm.
Changing Area (Female Changing Room)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located on the right when entering the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 30m from the First Tee.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is carpet.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a deep step to access the shower cubicle.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Entrance (Male Changing Room Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right when entering from the side entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
Changing Area (Male Changing Room)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located on the right, beyond the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 30m from the First Tee.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is carpet.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a deep step to access the shower cubicles.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left when entering from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors which are easy to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Platform)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The clear door width is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 68cm x 110cm (2ft 3in x 3ft 7in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
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Comments
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- The platform lift is located in a staff area.
- Please contact the venue in advance if you require to use the lift.
Eating and Drinking (Clubhouse Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the bar.
- There is a/are double, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
- The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is step-free access within the bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 55cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 64cm.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- There are hand held menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The clubhouse can offer anything from hot and cold sandwiches to three course meals.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Clubhouse to First Tee)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the left when exiting the side entrance of the clubhouse.
- The ramp/slope is used to access First Tee.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located leading up to the First Tree.
- The step(s) is/are used to access First Tree.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The steps can be overcome by entering from the front of the tee box.
Golf Course
- Garesfield Golf Club is a challenging and scenic 18 hole course.
- The course is nearly 6,500 yards and a par 72 from the medal tees.
- The golf club is open to members and visitors.
- There is a small practice area near the clubhouse and a larger one below the second green.
- There are golf buggies available for hire, with use dependent on the weather.
- The general terrain of the course is a mixture of hills and dips.
- Some parts of the course are quite steep, especially holes 12 and 13.
- There are gravel paths located at various places around the course.
- The gradient of the pathways range from slight to steep.
- There is seating available around the course.
- There are some small bridges to cross ditches along the course.
- The bridges are wide enough for golf buggies.
- Garesfield Golf Club do not have a resident golf pro on site to give lessons but do have an arrangement with local professionals.
- Assistance dogs are permitted with handlers.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 197cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 89cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.