Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Morden Hall Garden Centre, Riverside Cafe & Shop, Visitor Centre and Snuff Mill.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Morden.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Morden South.
- The nearest underground station is Morden.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 440cm x 500cm (14ft 5in x 16ft 5in).
- 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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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- National Trust Members can also park for free.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located next to the car parking.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Outside Access (Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located next to the Riverside Cafe and Garden centre.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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- This entrance gives access to the park from the car parking.
Level Change (Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Phipps Bridge Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located next to the tram stop.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Outside Access (Morden Road - Surrey Arms Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located along Morden Raod.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Morden Road - Surrey Arms Entrance)
- There are uneven surfaces at the entrance.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
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- There are surfaced paths throughout the park.
Level Change (Park)
- There are some easy and moderate slopes located throughout the park.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of Snuff Mill Environmental Centre.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 290cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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- There are additional accessible toilets available at the Riverside Cafe and Shop, Stables Yard and Morden Hall Garden Centre.
- Please see the relevant access guides for more information.
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 2in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are standard toilets available at the Riverside Cafe and Shop, Stables Yard and Morden Hall Garden Centre.
- Please see their relevant access guides for more information.
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.
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- A manual wheelchair can be hired out for a £10 refundable deposit.