Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is York.
- The nearest bus station is York.
- 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 access via a very easy ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The other 2 entrances are at the sides of the pub with step free access via very easy ramps.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the seating area.
- The following areas have stepped access: several raised seating areas, pool table area including exit doors to the beer garden.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located at the end of the bar in the venue and in Wacky Warehouse.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the end of the bar.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the front of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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 a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open during summer months.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open during summer months.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Bar and Restaurant
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Location and Access
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- The bar and restaurant is ahead upon entering.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead at the entrance and round to the left.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a card machine that is portable.
- There is a cutlery counter at a height of 92cm.
- There is a coffee counter at a height of 106cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the seating area.
- The following areas have stepped access: raised seating areas, the pool table area with exit doors to the beer garden.
- 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, 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 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.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the bar.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 200cm (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 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever 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 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 68cm 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 79cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 113cm 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 sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Wacky Warehouse
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Location and Access
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- The Wacky Warehouse is in a separate building.
- The entrance is located to the left of the main venue entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- The width of the gate to enter the Wacky Warehouse is 69cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, 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.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: 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.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Beer Garden, Outside Seating and Play
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Location and Access
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- The beer garden and outside seating is on the right side of the pub
- The most accessible entrance is from the car park, through a gate.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The gate width is 97cm.
- The gate opens away from you.
- There is a second gate to enter the grassed seating area.
- The gate opens towards you.
- The width of the second gate is 97cm.
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Seating Area
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- 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 and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: 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.
