Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a sports area, tennis courts, children's play area, Children's One O'clock Club, a dog exercise area, bandstand and a rose garden.
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 Oval.
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 available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Cormont Road.
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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 in Cormont Road and Knatchbull Road.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Knatchbull Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Knatchbull 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 138cm.
Access Point (Cormont Road 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Cormont 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 240cm.
Access Point (Cormont Road 2)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Cormont Road.
- 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 140cm.
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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.
Access Point (Cormant Road and Brief Street)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the junction of Cormant Road and Brief Street.
- 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 200cm.
Access Point (Calais Street)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Calais Street.
- 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 225cm.
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 slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Eating and Drinking (Little Cat Café)
- 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.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- 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 wall only.
- 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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Comments
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- There are picnic benches near by that customers can use.
Picnic Area, Quiet Garden and Dog Exercise Area
- There are 3 separate areas for the picnic area, quiet garden and dog exercise area.
- All 3 areas are accessed by gates, which open away from you (push) and are 240cm wide.
- There are no surfaced paths available in these areas.
- There is bench seating available.
- No dogs are allowed in the picnic area and quiet garden.
Wildlife Area
- The wildlife area is located next to the Little Cat Café.
- There is a double width gate, 260cm wide to access the area.
- There is step-free access along the paths.
- The paths are not surfaced.
Children's Playground
- There is a children's playground containing swings, slides and climbing frames.
- It is accessed via a heavy gate with a width of 100cm.
Sports Facilities
- There are 2 tennis courts available.
- The tennis courts are accessed by a single width gate, 120cm wide.
- There is a football pitch available.
- The football pitch is accessed by a double width gate, 280cm wide.
- There is a slight slope leading up to the entrance.
- There is a table tennis table available.
Bandstand
- There is a Bandstand in the park.
- It is accessed via 4 medium steps with handrails on each side.
- There is no tactile paving for these steps.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Cormant Street / Brief Street access point.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the Cormant Street / Brief Street access point.
- There is not 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- 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 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, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer cannot 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 poor.
- 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.
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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right from the Cormant Street / Brief Street access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in both the female and male toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).