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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include education centre, animal barn, farm shop.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include wildlife pond, garden, fields, paths and picnic areas.

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• Comments View
  • In addition to the standard opening hours, the centre is open on Bank Holiday Mondays.
  • The farm has a programme of special themed open days and training courses.
  • The education centre building are also available for hire.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Sunday 09:30 - 16:30.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Welling/Shooters Hill.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Welling.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park is in front of the education building.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance Gate - Vehicles and Pedestrians)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Shooters Hill Road.
  • 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 86cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the road to the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • The vehicle entrance gate is kept closed and must be opened by the vehicle driver or passenger.
  • The pavement after the pedestrian gate is narrow.
  • Wheelchair users not arriving by car may prefer to use the vehicle entrance gate.

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Outside Access (Education Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the detached building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The entrance opens into a large classroom space.
  • Furniture can be arranged as required.

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Inside Access (Education Centre)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Pathways and Seating Areas

• Woodlands is a working farm.
• Within the grounds there are a mix of concrete and tarmac areas and unmade paths that vary in width.
• There are easy and steep slopes throughout the grounds.
• There are picnic areas and benches outside the education centre, café, garden and at the wildlife pond.

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Flower and Vegetable Garden

• The garden is located to the right of the main entrance gate.
• The garden has a direct entrance next to the main entrance gate.
• This gate opens inwards, is heavy and 98cm wide.
• There is a second entrance between the café and the office building.
• This entrance is reached across grass and loose chippings.
• The gate is 130cm wide and is heavy.
• Within the garden there are easy and steep slopes.
• Paths are generally loose gravel.

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Animal Barn

• The animal barn is located to the left of the farmyard from the main entrance.
• There is a step-free wide entrance at the far end.
• There is a slope at the entrance.
• The barn is used to house animals and give talks, particularly at lambing time and on open days.

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Wildlife Pond

• The wildlife pond is located after the farm buildings.
• The gate is 135cm wide, opens inwards and is heavy.
• After the gate the area is mainly grass with some paving around the pond.
• There is a platform with a kerb edge for wheelchair users to take part in pond dipping.
• Some of the picnic benches have spaces for wheelchair users.

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Accessible Toilet (Education Centre)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the education centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the classroom.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is available to school users or hirers of the education centre.
  • It is not normally open to the public except on open days or special events.

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Accessible Toilet (Visitors)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the visitors reception office.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 200cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor 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.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-4 show the approach from the parking area. This approach is very uneven and has different ground compositions. A wheelchair user may require assistance.
  • The baby change table blocks the transfer area.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the education centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the education centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the porch of the farm office building, facing the car park.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the office building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard unisex toilet in the office building.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 deep steps leading up to the entrance and 1 shallow step in front of the entrance for the shared unisex toilet in the office building all of which are not clearly marked.
  • There is an additional standard unisex toilet within the cafe building, 5m from the café entrance.
  • There are several outdoor hand washing points around the farm.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.