Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a pond and children's play area.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Kirkby.
Parking
- 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 Mill Lane.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 514cm x 610cm (16ft 10in x 20ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Mill Lane 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Mill Lane Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Mill Lane.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located In front of the car park, going downwards towards the lake.
- There is/are 13 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is a lower handrail which is 50cm from the stair pitch line.
Access Point (Mill Lane Pedestrian Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Mill Lane.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 120cm.
Access Point (Buttermere Close)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in front of the entrance.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 74cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- A bollard restricts the width of the access into the park.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance at the road.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance on the road.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Access Point (Grasmere Close)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in front of the entrance on Grasmere Close.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 76cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- A bollard restricts the width of the access into the park.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance on Grasmere Close.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located In front of the entrance on Grasmere Close.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate, steep and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are some pontoons leading to the lake.
- The pontoons are grass.
- The pontoons have medium and steep levels.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located along the pathway to the left as you enter via the car park entrance.
- There are moderate slopes leading to the play area.
- The majority of the pathways are over 100cm wide.
- The pathways are tarmac.
- The play area is 50m from the car park entrance.
- Some of the play equipment is located on a surface of wood chippings.
- Some of the play equipment is located on a surface of grass.
Outdoor Gym Equipment
- There is a range of outdoor gym equipment.
- The outdoor gym equipment is located along the pathway, ahead as you enter via the car park entrance.
- The gym equipment is 36m from the car park entrance.
- There are easy ramps on route to the outdoor gym equipment.
- The majority of the pathways are more than 100cm wide.
- The gym equipment is located on a surface of soft rubber.
- The pathways are tarmac.
Outside Access (Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building. The building is 35 metres from the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the start of the pathway to the café entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Café (Mill Lane Entrance)
- The venue shares a car park.
- The car park is for the park as a whole.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the venue.
- The entrance ramp/slope has a slight gradient.
- The entrance door(s) is/are double (with one leaf locked), manual (towards you), with a clear opening width of over 75cm.
- There is step free access to the majority of the venue/service.
- There is room to manoeuvre within the majority of the venue/service.
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Inside Access
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available.
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Eating and Drinking
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- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drink can be brought to the table.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area.
- The following menu types are provided; wall.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s) and standard toilet(s).
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Staff and Services
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- There is a member of staff (generally on duty) trained in British/Irish Sign Language.
- A home delivery service is not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
Toilet with Adaptations (Café)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the café entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 215cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located Just inside the accessible toilet to the right.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Café)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located To the left of the café entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the café entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Café entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.