Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include an all-weather ball games court, children's play area and a wildlife area.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Loughborough Junction.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located to the right of the Loughborough Road access point, to the left of the Barrington Road access point and on Millbrook Road.
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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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- Standard parking is chargeable between the hours of 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. Parking is limited to a maximum of 4 hours and is made by phone.
Access Point (Barrington Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Barrington Road, to the left of Eldon House.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 150cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The gate has no handle so has to be gripped by the mesh to open.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the kerb on the approach to the access point.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 7cm.
Access Point (Barrington Road - Wildlife Area)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Barrington Road, approximately 40m from the junction with Millbrook Road/ St James's Crescent.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- The width of the gap is 100cm.
- The gate leads to a narrow, unmade path through grass.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately inside the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the gate.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
Access Point (Millbrook Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Millbrook 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 140cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There is a bollard in the middle of the entrance which may be removed or lowered when contractor vehicles enter.
There is a clear opening of at least 140cm on each side of the bollard.
Access Point (Ridgway Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Ridgway Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 100cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There are very uneven surfaces leading to the entrance and at the entrance.
The bollard is very low - about 60cm - and not clearly marked.
Access Point (Loughborough Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Loughborough Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 150cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac 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 some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are unmade paths in the wildlife area, near Barrington Road.
- All the main paths are wide and of tarmac.
- There are unmade paths in the wildlife area, near Barrington Road.
Level Change (Multi-use Games Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from the main path leading up to the multi-use games area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 shows the longer, shallower of the two paths.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the shorter, steeper route.
- Photographs 1 and 2 shows the longer, shallower of the two paths.
Multi-use Games Area
- The games area can be used for football, cricket or other sports.
- There is a tarmac surface.
- There are 2 access points to the games area with a clear width of 150cm.
- There are 2 covered seating areas to the sides of the games area (photographs 5 and 6). There is also a covered 'globe' bench outside but next to the games area (photographs 7 and 8).
Children's Play Area
- There is a children's play area near the Loughborough Road access point.
- There are 2 sloped pathways leading to the play area. The right pathway has a steep gradient and the left pathway has a slight gradient.
- Both gates leading into the play area have a width of 96cm.
- There is a variety of play equipment set on grassed or woodchip surfaces.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.