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Norwood Park Golf Centre

Kirklington Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PF

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a cafe.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include an 18 course, a par 3 course, a range and a golf store.

Opening Times (Clubhouse and Cafe)

  • The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Opening Times (Golf Course)

  • The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 660cm (7ft 7in x 21ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are concrete walkways either side of the designated parking bays.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the clubhouse.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the clubhouse, to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.

Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Golf Store Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.
  • Comments View
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey, leaving an opening gap of 100cm.

Level Change (Golf Store Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a 146cm gap between the bollards outside the shop.

Outside Access (Administration and Golf Development Office Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located next to the car park.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Administration and Golf Development Office Entrance)

  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.

Counter (Administration and Golf Development Office)

  • The counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • The height of the counter is low.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access (Clubhouse)

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the cafe area.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

  • The following information is for the cafe.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • 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.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Menus are hand held only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single shallow step to access a slightly raised additional seating area.

Inside Access (Golf Store)

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • There is a shallow step leading on to the putter testing area.

Counter (Golf Store)

  • The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • The height of the counter is medium.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Golf Course

  • The golf course is moderately undulating.
  • There are compact concrete chip paths which cover a large proportion of the course.
  • Paths can become muddy or flooded in places in wet weather.
  • Bench seats are provided on the course including holes 1, 4, 5, 12 and 17.
  • Golfers must cross the access road to reach the first tee.
  • Golf Buggies are available for hire.
  • Assistance dogs are permitted with their handlers.

Golf Range

  • There is an easy sloped path leading down to the range from the clubhouse/store.
  • There is open level access into the range.
  • There are some level access bays within the range and 2 higher level which are each accessed via 2 medium steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is an accessible toilet within the range.

Male Changing Room

  • The male changing room is located within the clubhouse.
  • It is 21 metres from the accessible entrance at the opposite end of the corridor.
  • There is a shallow step in the doorway.
  • The step is not clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels in the changing area are bright.
  • Shower cubicles are accessed via a deep step.
  • Shower heads are height adjustable.
  • There are standard toilets within the male changing room.
  • Lighting levels in the toilet cubicles are medium.

Female Changing Room

  • The female changing room is located within the clubhouse.
  • It is 21 metres from the accessible entrance at the opposite end of the corridor.
  • There is level access into the changing room.
  • Lighting levels in the changing area are varied.
  • Shower cubicles are accessed via a deep step.
  • Shower heads are not height adjustable.
  • There are standard toilets within the female changing room.
  • Lighting levels in the toilet cubicles are medium.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located in the range building.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 215cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 1in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
    • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are mirrors.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the sink is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilets are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilets are located within the female changing room.
    • The female toilets are 21m (22yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilets are located within the male changing room.
    • The male toilets are 21m (22yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
    • Lighting levels are medium.

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • An assistance dog toileting area can be provided onsite.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.