Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Eastcote House Stables.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hillingdon/access-guides/eastcote-house-stables
- Related link The Gardens Cafe.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hillingdon/access-guides/gardens-cafe
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Comments
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- Eastcote House Gardens is the former grounds of Eastcote House which was demolished in 1964.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is West Ruislip.
- The nearest underground station is Eastcote.
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Comments
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- Bus stops are located on the High Road, Field End Road and Joel Street.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off High Road Eastcote.
- 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 300cm x 570cm (9ft 10in x 18ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the car park 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bays are on a tarmac surface, but the main car park has a gravel surface.
Access Point (Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 145cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There is a slight slope leading from the car park to past the bollards.
The width between the bollards is 145cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to beyond the bollards.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (High Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on High Road.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There is a width of 90cm either side of the bollard.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Field End Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Field End Road.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The width on the left side of the bollard is 160cm and on right it is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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 steep and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- Tarmac paths through and around the gardens range from 120cm to 360cm.
Access Point (The Walled Garden)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the left of The Stables.
- 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.
- The width of the gap is 100cm.
- There is a second gate leading into The Walled Garden that is permanently held open and has a width of 94cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the access gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
The Walled Garden
- The Walled Garden has a beautiful display of flowers, shrubs, herbaceous borders and herb beds.
- A block paved path leads around and through the garden with plenty of seating areas to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the car park.
- This accessible toilet is located at the side of the cafe.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- These toilets are only accessible when the café is open.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the side of the café.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the car park.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- These toilets are only accessible when the café is open.