Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Shed is a venue that can be used for events, meetings, workshops, wellness activities, retreats, making and creating.
- Facilities available in the venue include: kitchen and toilet.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park.
- The nearest train station is Lancaster.
- The nearest bus station is Lancaster.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located to the far right of the venue.
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Parking
- The car park is located in the main courtyard with overflow and extra spaces near to the cottages.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the left side from the parking area.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Room (Main Area)
- The room is located immediately ahead after entering.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: benches.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- This is an adaptable function room and meeting space; different layouts and furniture can be arranged for events.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located off the main function room.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher and a kettle.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- This facility is used for events and functions.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the far right side of the venue.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
