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Introduction

• The park is open from 8am till dusk.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Aveley.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• 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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 720cm (11ft 10in x 23ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Visitor Centre Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Visitor Centre Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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 (Car Park to Toilets and Visitors Centre)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located within the 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 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the toilet block and the visitors centre.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Visitors Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • 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 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Inside Access (Visitor Centre)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the visitors centre entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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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Parks and Gardens

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

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Belhus Country Park Tramper

• Venturing deeper into the Belhus Country Park has been made much easier for less mobile visitors with an all-terrain electric buggy called the Tramper.
• Anyone who is disabled, elderly or just less mobile, can borrow the Tramper and use it to explore any number of different paths through the 300 acres of the reserve – all for free.
• The Tramper is available for hire weekdays between 009.30 and 14.30 and weekends between 09.30 and 15.00.
• For use of the Tramper you will need to book a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
• For more information, please call the office on 01708 865 628.

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Public Toilets

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• Location and Access to Toilets View
  • These facilities are located within a toilet block.
  • The toilet block is located to the left of the visitors centre.
  • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s) and female and male standard toilets.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the female and male standard toilets.
  • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
• Additional Information View
  • The toilets are not staffed.
  • The accessible toilets are located within the female and male standard toilets.

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Accessible Toilet (Female)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the standard female and male toilets in the toilet block.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • There are separate female and male accessible toilets.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female and male accessible toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 104cm (3ft 5in).

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Level Change (Toilet Block)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The handrail for the female toilets is to your right.
  • The handrail for the male toilets is to your left.

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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 to your right as you face the toilet block.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the visitors centre.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to your left as you face the toilet block.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the visitors centre.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.