Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a wedding venue with spa that has been designed to complement the Ribble Valley self-catering accommodation options and Spa.
- Services available in the venue include: wedding and celebration venue, spa, pool, self-catering accommodation.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Whalley.
- The nearest bus station is Whalley.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
- The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located near the spa.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located near the spa.
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Parking
- The car park is located to the side of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is a second set of double manual doors .
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Seating Area (Foyer)
- The seating area is located after the main entrance doors.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Eating and Drinking (Oak Barn)
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Location and Service
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- Oak Barn is located in the main venue, and also serves as a reception for the spa facilities.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering, designated seating and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right after entering.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The bar also serves as a reception for the spa facilities.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Room (Ceremony Room)
- The room is located in a separate building, across from the main venue.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- Announcements are in person.
Seating Area (Under the Oaks)
- The seating area is located outside the main venue.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Seating Area (Veranda)
- The seating area is located outside, at the side of the main venue.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located next to the Wellness Suite, to the left of the bar.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
