Access Guide
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.
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- 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.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Visitor Centre Main Road)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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).
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- 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.
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Comments
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- The café is closed from November to February Half Term.
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.
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Comments
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- There are also external picnic benches available.
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.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the rear left of the cafe.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance to the cafe.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
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.
