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Wheatsheaf Farm - Woolsington

Callerton Lane End, Woolsington, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE13 8DF

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right of the entrance.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right of the entrance.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located in the stepped children's indoor play area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the stepped area, near the children's indoor play.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • 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 246cm (width) x 477cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the ramped entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • The ramped access is through the archway on the left of the venue, then right to the ramp.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Guests are invited to enter their registration number on the tablet at the main entrance, or near the bar, to qualify for free parking.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the top of the ramp.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • Guests are invited to enter their registration number on the tablet to qualify for free parking. The height of the tablet is 130cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Bar and Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The ramped entrance leads into the restaurant area.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • 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, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, online 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 120cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a card machine that is fixed.
    • The height of the card machine is 136cm.
    • There is a carvery counter at a height of 93cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The following areas have stepped access: lower seating near the indoor play.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • 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 without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right of the entrance.
    • The distance from the ramped entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 163cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and 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 on the left is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 56cm 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 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Indoor Play Area

  • The indoor play area is located near the lower level seating.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.

Parent and Baby Room

  • The room surveyed is located in the stepped area of the venue, near the indoor play.
  • The distance from the ramped entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 108cm.
  • There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outside Seating and Play Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outside seating is at the front of the venue, in the garden.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a gate to enter the play area, which can be accessed from the grass only.
    • The gate to enter the play area opens towards you.
    • The width of the gate is 113cm.
  • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • 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 may be background noise in this area.