Access Guide

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Opening Times (March - October)

Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Comments View
- Last admission is at 16.30.

Opening Times (October - March)

Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Comments View
- Last admission is at 15.30.

Location

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

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 490cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main 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 loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The Blue Badge bays are not well marked out but are well signed.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

Outside Access (Wildlife Park Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).

Reception (Ticket Desk / Gift Shop Counter)

The desk/counter is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the wildlife park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located directly outside of the wildlife park entrance on the right.
- There is level access to this 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 165cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- 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 47cm (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 height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Comments View
- The accessible toilet can also serve as a standard unisex toilet.
- Additional accessible and standard toilets outside the discovery centre are a short walk away.