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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a park, bowling green, putting green, café, golf courses, football pitches, a basketball court, tennis/netball courts, a table tennis table, a boules court, a skatepark, and a children's play area.

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Opening Times (Beacon Park)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lichfield City.

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Parking (Greenhough Road Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in Greenhough Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 355cm x 475cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Greenhough Road car park, rear left access point.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Shaw Lane Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in Shaw Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 355cm x 570cm (11ft 8in x 18ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Shaw Lane car park access point.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Bunkers Hill Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in Lower Sandford Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 296cm x 476cm (9ft 9in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Bunkers Hill car park rear right access point.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Bunkers Hill car park rear right access point.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Greenhough Road Car Park - Rear Left Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear left of the Greenhough Road car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 125cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The path width is 425cm, however the bollards reduce this to 125cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Greenhough Road Car Park - Rear Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the rear of Greenhough Road car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 125cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The path width is 178cm, however the bollards reduce this to 125cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway just beyond the access point leading into the park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Shaw Lane Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of Shaw Lane car park, leading to Beacon Park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 124cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The width of this access point is 225cm, however the bollard reduces the width to 124cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Swan Road Main Entrance - Right)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Swan Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are 2 gates at this access point.
    The gate to the left is locked.
    The gate to the right is permanently held open.
    The width of the right gate is 193cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Swan Road Main Entrance - Left)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Swan Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Bunkers Hill Car Park - Rear Right)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear right of Bunkers Hill car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 156cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Bunkers Hill Car Park - Front Left)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front left of Bunkers Hill Car Park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 138cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Western Bypass)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Western Bypass.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 141cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hoggin path around the perimeter of the park giving easy access for motorised scooters and wheelchairs.
  • Some of the tarmac and compacted earth paths throughout the park have uneven surfaces that could create a trip hazard.

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Opening Times (Ranger Station)

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • Opening times of the Ranger Station vary due to weather conditions and the time of year.
  • At the height of summer, the Ranger Station is open from 09:00 to 20:00 and in the middle of winter it is open from 09:00 to 16:00 weekdays and from 09:30 to 16:00 on weekends.

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Reception (Ranger Station)

• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Ranger Station is located in the centre of the park, next to the crazy golf area and children's play area.
  • The Ranger Station is a window where enquiries can be made and bookings for golf and crazy golf can be made.

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Golf Course and Crazy Golf

• Golf Course:-
• The course is located in the centre of the park, to the right of the ranger station as you face it.
• There are 18 holes to the course.
• The pathway leading to the courses first tee is located immediately to the right of the ranger station pay window.
• The path is tarmac to begin with, then changes to gravel and then grass as you approach the first tee.
• There is level access to the first tee.
• The minimum path width is 115cm.
• There are easy and steep slopes throughout the course.
• The golf course is shown in photographs 1-7.
• Crazy Golf:-
• The course is located to the centre of the park, in front of and slightly to the right of the ranger station as you face it.
• The is a path to the course is tarmac.
• The path is 119cm wide.
• There is a steep gradient on the path leading to the entrance.
• There are no gates to enter the crazy golf area.
• There is an opening to enter the crazy golf area.
• The width of the opening is 167cm.
• The area surrounding the course has a grass surface.
• There are some easy and steep slopes on the grass areas.
• The crazy golf pitch is concrete tiles and artificial grass.
• There is a slight lip to access the crazy golf obstacles.
• The crazy golf course is shown in photographs 8-12.

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Children's Play Area

• The children's play area is located to the centre of the park, in front of the ranger station.
• There are 2 identical gates to access the area, both with level access.
• One gate faces the ranger station.
• The other gate is at the rear of the children's play area.
• Both gates open away from you (push).
• Both gates are 120cm wide.
• Both gates are heavy.
• There is a pathway running through the centre of the children's play area.
• The pathway is level and has a surface of sand.
• There is a range of play equipment including, swings, roundabouts, stepping blocks and climbing frames.
• The play equipment is surrounded by sand, rubber or foam rubber matting.
• An ability swing suitable for a wheelchair user is available.
• There is bench seating in the children's play area.

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Skate Park

• The skate park is located to the south side of the park, close to Bunker's Hill car park.
• There are no gates to enter the skate park.
• The surface of the skate park is concrete.
• There are a variety of ramps and slopes throughout the skate park.
• There is a stepped area of the skate park.
• There are 2 medium height steps.

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Opening Times (Lakeside Café)

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • Opening times vary due to weather conditions and the time of year.
  • Please contact the café in advance for opening times.

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Eating and Drinking (Lakeside Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the centre of the park, to the rear of the ranger station, just in front of the boating lake.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 tables available.
  • One table is on a decking area which may be slippery when wet.
  • Three tables are on a grass area.
  • There are some slight slopes on the grass area.
  • The nearest table is 3m from the counter.

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Chandlers Café

• The Chandlers Café is located in Museum Gardens, to the left beyond the Swan Street Lower Entrance.
• The café is open between 10.30am - 17.00pm daily throughout the summer months.
• There is a heavy single door 118cm wide that opens towards you to enter the café.
• To the front of the café is a large patio area that would have seating outside in the summer months.

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Outside Access (Accessible Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the centre of the park, in the toilet block just over the footbridge to the rear of the rangers station.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 380cm (6ft 10in x 12ft 6in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 85cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 79cm.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Female Standard Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Outside Access (Male Standard Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the centre of the park, in the toilet block just over the footbridge to the rear of the rangers station.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the centre of the park, in the toilet block just over the footbridge to the rear of the rangers station.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas within the park.