Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include an urban farm, petting area, riding school, woodland walks, Acorn Farm Shop and Oak Tree Cafe.
- Related link Acorn Farm Moses Fields.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/acorn-farm-moses-fields
- Related link Acorn's Woodland Walk.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/acorn-woodland-walk
- Related link Acorn Farm Shop and Oak Tree Cafe.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/acorn-farm-shop-and-oak-tree-cafe
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Kirkby.
Opening Times
- 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.
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 at the front of the shop and cafe building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 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 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.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bays are not individually marked but are clearly signposted.
- The surface of the main car park is uneven.
- There is an overflow car park open during the summer months (photographs 7 and 8).
- The overflow car park is located on Depot Road, approx 50m to the right beyond the main car park entrance.
Outside Access (Summer Entrance (April to October))
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 302cm (9ft 11in).
Outside Access (Winter Entrance (November to March))
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the shop and cafe.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
Level Change (Winter Entrance (November to March))
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Reception (Admissions Kiosk)
- The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the summer entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The admissions kiosk is open at the weekends from Easter, and throughout the summer holidays.
- Admissions are paid in the shop at all other times.
- There is a payment window which is external.
Acorn Farm
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are easy slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- Some of the animal pens have high walls, however, they do have gates which allow wheelchair users to view the animals.
- Most of the animal pens have wire fencing so that animals are visible to all visitors.
Hand Washing Area
- There is a hand washing area on the right as you enter the farm area.
- The hand washing area is 16m from the summer entrance.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 4in).
- There are 3 sets of separate push operated hot and cold taps.
- There are towel dispensers.
- The height of the tower dispensers is 116cm (3ft 8in).
- There are soap dispensers.
- The height of the soap dispensers is 87cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a moderate ramp in front of the hand washing area.
Picnic Area
- The picnic area is located to the left as you enter the entrance.
- There are picnic tables and benches.
- The nearest table is 6m from the summer entrance.
- The benches are fixed.
- The height of the benches is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to sit at the tables.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located behind the kiosk, approximately 32m from the summer entrance.
- There is a gate giving access to the children's play area, a seating area, and chicken coops.
- The clear opening width is 210cm (6ft 9in).
- The gate opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There is a second entrance opening giving access to the children's play area.
- The clear opening width is 186cm (6ft 1in).
- The pathway is concrete tiles.
- The play equipment is surrounded by bark.
- There is a moderate ramp to access the play area.
- There is 1 medium height step to access the play area.
- The ramp does not overcome the step.
- Bench seating is available.
- Some of the bench seating has armrests.
Eco Sensory Garden
- The Eco Sensory Garden is located to the rear left of the farm as you enter the summer entrance.
- The garden is approx 80m from the summer entrance.
- There is a gateway leading to the garden.
- There are no doors.
- The clear opening width is 187cm (6ft 1in).
- There is an easy ramp in the entrance way.
- There is a Babel Drum in the garden (photograph 6).
- The Babel Drum is a tactile and interactive instrument.
- The height of the Babel Drum is 83cm (2ft 7in).
- There are wooden sculptures in the garden.
- There is bench seating in the garden.
- The paths are gravel.
Accessible Toilet
- The accessible toilet is located in the Oak Tree Cafe.
- Please see the Oak Tree Cafe access guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The standard toilets are located in the Oak Tree Cafe.
- Please see Oak Tree Cafe access guide for details.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.