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Overview

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• About View
  • Bradgate Park is a nature reserve with a historic deer park and the ruins of Bradgate House.
  • Services available in the venue include: visitor centre, shop, café, toilets.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Loughborough.
  • The nearest bus station is Loughborough.
  • 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 View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: most of the pathways are level with some uneven surfaces and slopes of varying degrees.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and bollards.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: an electric scooter.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: There are two all-terrain "Tramper" mobility scooters which are available to borrow, if booked in advance on 0116 236 2713.
    The ruins of Bradgate House and Old John Tower are accessible via steep and uneven grassy hills.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Parking (Newtown Linford)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Newtown Linford entrance gates to the park.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not 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).

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Access Point (Newtown Linford)

• This access point is located to the rear of the car park.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens both ways.
• The gate is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The gate has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right of the entrance to Newtown Linford car park.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the Blue Badge bays in Newtown Linford car park is 168m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has uneven surfaces, step-free level access and steep ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 378cm (width) x 346cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 118cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 150cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 175cm.
  • The facility hoist is mobile and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 77cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The baby change table is 95cm from the floor.
    At the time of the survey there was no paper in the wide paper roll dispenser.

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Parking (Hallgates)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Hallgates entrance gates to the park.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the gated entrance to the park.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not 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).

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Access Point (Hallgates)

• This access point is located to the rear of the car park.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens both ways.
• The gate is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The gate has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.

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Access To (Deer Barn Café, Visitor Centre and Shop)

• The Deer Barn Café, Visitor Centre and Shop are located in the middle of the main pathway between Hallgates and Newtown Linford car parks.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.

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Entrance (Visitor Centre and Shop)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• 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.

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Getting Around (Visitor Centre and Shop)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include narrow openings.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The height of the shop counter is 76cm.

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Exhibition Space (Visitor Centre)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The following may be experienced here: audio triggered by the visitor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
• Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor Centre)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the entrance to the Visitor Centre.
  • The distance from the Visitor Centre is 8m.
  • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 125cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The wash basin tap did not work at the time of survey.

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Entrance (Deer Barn Cafe)

• This entrance is located at the front of the café building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Deer Barn Cafe)

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• Location and Service View
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • 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 payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located immediately in front of you as you enter the cafe.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 93cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The height of the tray rail is 90cm.
• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some tables 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Outdoor Seating - Deer Barn Cafe)

• The seating area is located just before the café entrance.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
• 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: benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, open countryside, a toilet block and a visitor centre.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, grass, gravel and compact earth.
• 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.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have kissing gates and uneven surfaces.