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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include an information centre, an accessible toilet, standard toilets, 3 lakes (including one for fishing), a large dog friendly exercise fenced off area, 2 specifically designed soft play areas for children and a public and private nature reserve.
• Friends of Bedfont Lakes link (new tab) - click here.
• Bedfont Lakes Conservation Volunteers link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ashford.
• The nearest underground station is Hatton Cross.

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Parking (Left of Main Entrance)

• 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 is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge 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 loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • 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
  • There is a slight slope at the entrance to the car park.

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Parking (Right of Main Entrance)

• 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 is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 475cm x 468cm (15ft 7in x 15ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 57m (62yd 1ft) from the Information Centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the Information Centre 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • 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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Parking (Bedfont Road)

• 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 is located off Bedfont Road.
  • 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 470cm x 460cm (15ft 5in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Bedfont Road access point.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Bedfont Road access point.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • 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 unmarked but do have a small sign on the fence to show where they are.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Clockhouse Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free 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 390cm.
  • There is another access point after the main entrance.
    This access point has no gates and has level access.

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Access Point (Bedfont Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the Bedfont Road car park.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 85cm.
  • This access point leads to a sloped small bridge that gives access to the park.
    The bridge has a width of 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the bridge beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Information Centre

• There is an Information Centre approximately 30 metres from the main entrance on Clockhouse Road. It is located to the right as you enter, before the car park.
  
• There is level access to the entrance.
  
• The door opens towards you (pull), is permanently held open and has an opening width of 89cm.
  
• There are accessible and standard toilets within the Information Centre.

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Parks and Gardens

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

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 lakes within the park, including a lake for fishing.
  • There is a children's play area located opposite the information centre, which has various slides and climbing frames.
  • There are picnic style benches for sitting within the area.
  • There is both a public and private nature reserve.
  • There is also a specified dog park at the south of the park.
  • There is a viewing point to the south of the park called The Motte.
  • The access to the Motte is via steps or a steep slope.

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Children's Play Area

• There are different surfaces within the playground such as grass, chippings and soft rubber. Some of the surfaces are uneven and muddy.
  
• There are several pieces of play equipment throughout the play area for children to use.
  
• There are benches available.

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Level Change (The Motte)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the front of the area.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The steps are wide apart, and the surface is soil/loose chippings, which could become slippery when wet.

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Accessible Toilet (Information Centre - Left Hand Transfer)

• 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 1m (3ft 3in) from the Information Centre entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 213cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 12in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 push.
  • There is not 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 waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
• 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 the right.
  • 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 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 cannot 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 67cm (2ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Information Centre)

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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 within the information centre.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the information centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the information centre.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the information centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• 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.