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Williamson Park - Butterfly House and Mini Zoo

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 (Gift Shop)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Animal Garden)

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the shop, near the counter.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Exhibition Space (Animal Garden)

  • All exhibits are outdoors.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some areas and animal enclosures.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: information boards and pictorial.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.

Entrance (Minibeast Cave)

  • This entrance is located on the side of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.

Exhibition Space (Minibeast Cave)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: water effects and lighting effects.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Display information includes: information boards, pictorial and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Exit (Minibeast Cave)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you exit.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Exhibition Space (Guinea Pig Village)

  • This area is outdoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: information boards and pictorial.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.

Exit (Guinea Pig Village)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Entrance (Butterfly House)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the Butterfly House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are plastic chain curtains at this entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Exhibition Space (The Butterfly House)

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the small bridge.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: water effects and strong smells.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.

Exit (Butterfly House)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the exit.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are plastic chain curtains at this exit.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.