Access Guide

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Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Harold Wood.

Opening Times (February - October)

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

Opening Times (November - January)

Monday Closed.
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

Comments View
- Venue is closed every Monday through the winter months.

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located within the main park, along the path from the visitor centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- 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 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.
Comments View
- The Blue Badge bays are not marked, but they have signposts to show where they are.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Reception

The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
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 good.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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

Eating and Drinking

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The following information is for the café.
The café is located to the right of the reception desk, to the left as you enter the building.
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.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
The standard height for tables is 75cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not 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 snacks.

Accessible Toilet (Female)

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Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within each standard toilet.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is not a shared toilet.
- There are separate accessible toilets within each of the female and standard toilets.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- 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 waste paper pedal bin 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 68cm (2ft 3in).

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 at the end of the corridor to the left of the desks.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.