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Allerton Hall Farm - Liverpool

Springwood Avenue, Liverpool, L25 7UN

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the corridor, behind the bar.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor behind the bar area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Clarke’s Gardens.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 420cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 150m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located directly outside the front entrance.
    • The venue can be contacted in advance (or on arrival) to lower the barriers. This allows cars and taxis to drop clients off near the venue entrance.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is seating on both sides of the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance leads into the foyer and play area.

Bar and Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The main bar and restaurant is located ahead and to the left after entering; named the Library, Conservatory and Adult Dining Area, they are all located on the ground floor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, a carvery counter, self service counters, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, displayed on the counter and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the centre of the venue.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a carvery counter at a height of 91cm.
    • There is a condiment counter at a height of 101cm.
    • There is a coffee counter at a height of 88cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Family Dining Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The family dining area is partially located on the lower, ground floor level.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, steps and narrow walkways.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
    • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The step markings are not clearly visible.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • This is into the lower dining area.
  • Service View
    • This area has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The distance from the entrance is 200m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 280cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Adults Only Beer Garden

  • Location and Access View
    • The adults only beer garden is located to the left side of the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 165cm.
    • There is a second set of doors to enter this area.
    • The double doors have an opening width of 165cm.
    • The doors have a low contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Outside Family Seating and Play Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outside family seating and play area is located to the right side of the venue.
    • Internal access to this area is via steps only.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are not easy to grip.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.