Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Lelley Fields crematorium is located on the B1240 Sproatley Road which is located to the north of the village of Preston, to the east of Hull.
- There are 2 car parks for visitors. The main visitors car park is to the right as you enter the grounds and has 6 Blue Badge parking bays. The memorial gardens car park is to the left as you enter the grounds and has 2 Blue Badge parking bays. There are ample standard parking bays.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 1.3km away on Preston Main Street. It is served by buses 84, 242, 243, and 277.
- For more information on bus times please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Hull.
- Hull station is 7.5 miles away.
- For more information on train times please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: different languages on request, Braille on request and large print on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas surrounding the crematorium.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
Parking (Main Visitor Car Park)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located at the front of the crematorium.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is an additional car park for visitors.
- There is a car park for the memorial gardens. Please see the relevant section in this guide for more information.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 Blue Badge Bays at the front left of the car park and 3 to the front right of the car park.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the Birch Hall smaller service room entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Parking (Memorial Garden Car Park/Overflow Car Park)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located to the left of the crematorium, just before the memorial gardens.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is an additional car park for visitors.
- There is also a visitors car park.
- This car park can also be used as an overflow car park for visitors.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 233cm x 472cm (7ft 8in x 15ft 6in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the memorial gardens.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Viewing Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the crematorium main building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed was to the left of the crematorium main building.
- There is a similar entrance to the right of the crematorium main building.
- Staff will normally escort members of the public to this area.
Room(s) (Viewing Room)
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- The room surveyed was the Viewing Room.
- Viewing Room is located at the right or left of the main reception building.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door may be difficult for some to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Chairs with and without armrests can be provided on request.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the main reception building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the main reception building.
