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Barra Hall Park

Freemans Lane, Hayes, UB3 2NH

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a bandstand, open-air theatre, outdoor gym, activity trail and children's play area.
  • Comments View
    • Barra Hall Park is a twenty-acre formal park with ornamental lawns, recreational grass areas, rose and shrub beds, seasonal bedding and mature trees.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Hayes and Harlington.
  • The nearest underground station is Hillingdon.

Opening Times

  • January, February, November and December 09:00 - 16:00.
  • March and October 09:00 - 17:00.
  • April 09:00 - 18:00.
  • September 09:00 - 19:00.
  • May, June, July and August 09:00 - 20:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Wood End Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Wood End.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

Outside Access (Botwell Lane Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Botwell Lane.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).

Outside Access (Botwell Lane and Freemans Lane Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the junction of Botwell Lane and Freemans Lane.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).

Level Change (Botwell Lane and Freemans Lane Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Outside Access (Freemans Lane Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Freemans Lane.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • The paths around and through the park have easy to moderate slopes and are suitable for wheelchair users.

Activities

  • Activies within the park include a children's play area, outdoor gym and activity trail.

Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the toilet block.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

Level Change (Toilet Block Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the Botwell Lane entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block near the children's play area.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 258cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
    • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer can 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 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 fair.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • There are no members of park staff to obtain a radar key from.

Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the toilet block near the outside gym area.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the Botwell Lane entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not 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 one of the shared toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.