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Williamson Park - Ashton Memorial

Williamson Park, Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1UX

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Overview

Parking (Quernmore Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Quernmore Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 125m from the Ashton Memorial.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • There is no limit for free parking for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Wyresdale Road.
    • The name of the car park is Wyresdale Road Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • This car park has 2 EV charging spaces and would involve negotiating several steep slopes to get to Ashton Memorial, Pavilion Café and Gift Shop and the Butterfly House and Zoo.

Access Point (Quernmore Road)

  • This access point is located on Quernmore Road.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the south side of the memorial.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The gate requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • Visitors have to ring the bell for assistance with the lift. The height of the bell is 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the south side of the memorial.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • The lower ground and ground floors of the building are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 114cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • All lift users need to contact staff or colleagues for assistance using the lift. There is a bell for assistance at a height of 100cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located around all of the sides of the building.
  • The lower ground and ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Getting Around (Gallery and Function Room)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: upper balcony.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The layout of this room will vary depending on the event or function.

Stairs (to Balcony)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the corners of the building.
  • The ground floor and balcony can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.