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Oakwell Hall - Country Park

Nutter Lane, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a country park, an outdoor arena, and a café.

Opening Times (Summer - May to September)

  • 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.

Opening Times (Winter - October to April)

  • 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.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Batley Railway Station.
  • Comments View
    • The bus stop is near the junction of Dewsbury Road and Nutter Lane.

Parking (Country Park Top Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located on Nutter Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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 have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).

Parking (Children's Play Area and Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located on Bradford Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 290cm x 500cm (9ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).

Access Point (Country Park Top Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located leading from the country park car park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Visitor Centre Main Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located just off the main road to the visitors centre, on the left.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Children's Play Area and Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located leading from the car park to the children's play area and Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop car park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • There is also an access point to the left of the main access point which is accessed via a gravel path.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (beyond Children's Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the pathway just beyond the children's play area.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, gravel and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Some of the paths have uneven surfaces, created by tree roots trying to grow through.

Step(s) (Gravel Pathway from Visitors Centre Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) located on the gravel path, just past the Visitors Centre Access Point.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access some of the grass areas of the country park.
  • There is/are 10 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • These steps can be overcome by following the tarmac pathway to the left.

Outside Access (Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance sign says 'Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop - Welcome'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Opening Times (Countryside Cafe)

  • Monday 11:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 11:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 11:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Eating and Drinking (Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located just past the access point to the children's play area and to the right.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to the cafe.
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Children are welcomed in the bar area.
  • Menus are hand held and wall.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

Counter (Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

  • The counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • The height of the counter is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Children's Play Area

  • The children's play area is located to the left as you enter via the children's play area access point.
  • The children's play area is approximately 30m from the access point.
  • The gate to the children's play area opens towards you (pull), is heavy and 126cm wide.
  • The children's play area consists of a range of equipment (climbing, sliding, swinging and sensory).
  • There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre throughout the play area.
  • The surface of the children's play area is foam matting.
  • There are bench seats within the children's play area.
  • Some of the bench seats have armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Children's Play Area and Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Miss molly Moo Ice Cream Shop entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the cafe.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 106cm x 290cm (3ft 6in x 9ft 6in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • 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 48cm (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 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located to the left of the transfer space.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).

Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Play Area and Miss Molly Moo Ice Cream Shop)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located throughout the country park.