Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest step-free train station is Lockwood.
- The nearest bus station is Huddersfield.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the majority of the cemetery (very slight, slight and steep gradients).
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the cemetery, accessed from the rear of the car parking area, and the lower level of the cemetery accessed from the car parking layby.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There are no toilet facilities.
- The tarmac roads are suitable for vehicular access, so visitors are able to drive to locations in the cemetery when the vehicle gates are open.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the mid level area of the cemetery.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- There is also a parking layby within the cemetery alongside the main access road at the lower level.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Point (Meltham Road)
- This access point is located in Meltham Road.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
- There is a single gate at this access point.
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 292cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
Outdoor Spaces
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, cobbled surfaces and grass.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the majority of the cemetery (very slight, slight and steep gradients).
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the cemetery, accessed from the rear of the car parking area, and the lower level of the cemetery accessed from the car parking layby.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.