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Overview

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• About View
  • The 1620's House and Garden is a 13th century building, fully furnished in 17th century style, which tells the story of it's former owners and residents. It also features gardens which are laid out in early 17th century style.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: toilets, café, indoor and outdoor seating.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Loughborough.
  • The nearest bus station is Coalville.
  • 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 access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the threshold at the entrance to the house, the door to access to the accessible toilet, access into the café, and most of the pathways have slight slopes.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the outdoor seating area from the café, the first floor of the house, and access to the second bedroom.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a portable ramp is available on request to overcome the step leading from the café to the outdoor seating area.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Marshall, Autism Awareness.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left hand side of the house.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear of the cafe.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of The 1620's House and Garden.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 200cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 2m from the entrance gates.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Access Point

• This access point is located between the car park and the ticketing kiosk.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The gate requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The gate has a low visual contrast.
• The gate has a latch lock.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Ticketing

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• Ticket Counter View
  • The ticket counter surveyed is located after the access gate, on the right.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The queue width is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • There is not a separate wheelchair accessible queue lane.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a fixed bench just before the ticket kiosk.

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Access To (The 1620's House)

• The distance from the ticketing kiosk is 88m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
• There is step-free access via ramp the 1620's House.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Exhibition Space (Ground Floor)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the Buttery.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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.
• The following areas of the tour have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the Buttery.
• Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

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Area (The Dairy - Ground Floor)

• Through the door to the left hand side of the house, past the toilets with adaptations.
• 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 no handrails.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• There is a second single manual door to access the Dairy, which is 89cm wide and opens towards you. The door is heavy to open and has a good contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located through the door to the left hand side of the house, past the toilet with adaptations.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 12 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 23cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space (First Floor)

• All exhibits are indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: access to the Lobby and Great Chamber, access to Mr & Mrs Digby's Bedroom.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• The following areas of the tour have stepped access: access to the Lobby and Great Chamber, access to Mr & Mrs Digby's Bedroom.
• Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the entrance to the house.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 135cm (width) x 148cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 112cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (The Old Barn Tearoom and Shop)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Old Barn Tearoom and Shop are to the rear left of the house.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • 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 no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors are permanently held open during the warmer months.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right as you enter the cafe.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Outdoor)

• The seating area is located to the front and rear of the cafe.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps or slopes and manual doors.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the front seating area from the café (fixed ramp), access to the rear patio seating area from the café (portable ramp - available on request).
• 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 and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Outdoor Spaces (The Courtyard and Maze)

• Additional facilities in this area include: courtyard, maze, bench seating.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, gravel, compact earth and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The narrowest width of some of the walkways in the maze is 60cm.

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Outdoor Spaces (The Gardens and Woodland Walk)

• The following is available in this area: woodland, formal gardens, gardens and a toilet block.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, 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.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the walkways.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.