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Cobble Hey Farm

Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 0QN

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Overview

  • About View
    • Cobble Hey has been a working hill farm since 1681 and still raises a wide range of sheep and beef cattle breeds. Although previously open to the public, the farm and facilities are now only open for pre-arranged educational groups, classes and visits.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: farm buildings, standard and adapted toilets, educational and meeting facilities for a range of pre-arranged groups.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There are a range of buildings and facilities at the venue, with ramped access to all of the educational and indoor spaces.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the former tea room and shop, the educational space, throughout the animal barns and outdoor spaces.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: walking aids, an electric scooter and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a Tramper (all-terrain mobility scooter) available for educational groups, that needs to be arranged in advance. Other mobility equipment can be borrowed if contacted in advance.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located the former team room.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Disability, Equality and Inclusion Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the main toilet block, off the car park.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the main toilet block, off the car park.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the main toilet block, off the car park.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations, in the main toilet block off the car park.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the main toilet block, off the car park.
    • The distance from the car park is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 170cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 181cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a shower in this facility with two adjustable height shower stools.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located through the gate as your enter the farm.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of cobbles and concrete.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • Mats can be used on the cobbled surfaces for visitors with additional mobility or access needs.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Eating and Drinking (Former Tea Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • This is the former tea room. Although currently not open to the public, it is used for some educational events and meetings.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
    • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right hand side after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised area that was formerly a shop.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Barn Education Room)

  • The room is located opposite the former tea room.
  • The distance from the car park is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and height adjustable desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are catering ovens in this area. There is an alternative stepped access leading directly into this room.

Area (Animal Barn)

  • The Animal Barn is located off the car park and can also be accessed from the educational room.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: animal pens and enclosures, hand washing facilities and seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the animal barn.
  • Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Gardens, Outdoor Spaces and Tramper Trails)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, gardens, farmland and open countryside.
  • Outdoor areas consist of cobbled surfaces, loose chippings and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the higher areas are challenging for visitors with access or mobility needs.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing, balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).

Access To (Information Centre)

  • The Information Centre is located beyond the main farm site.
  • The distance from the car park is 300m.
  • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and manual gates.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is stepped access into the Information Centre.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Access To (Bird Hide)

  • The Bird Hide is located beyond the Information Centre, at the top of the farm site.
  • The distance from the Information Centre is 325m.
  • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and manual gates.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is sloped and stepped access into the Bird Hide.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • There is a single manual gate which opens towards you.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a another entrance/exit in the Bird Hide that has an opening width of 100cm with a step at the entrance of 10cm.