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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Stockwood Park Discovery Centre, Athletics Centre, Rugby Club, Golf Centre, including a municipal 18 hole golf course, Riding stables, Football Pavilion and pitches, Children’s play area and Allotments.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Luton Airport Parkway.

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Access Point (London Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off London 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.
• Comments View
  • The Rugby Club, Golf Club, Horse-Riding Centre and Discovery Centre is accessed from this entrance.

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Parking (London Road - Cutenhoe Road (Discovery Centre and Park))

• 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 London Road leading up to the Discovery Centre and Park.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Discovery Centre.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Discovery Centre.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Discovery Centre and Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the rear of the Car Park.
  • 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.

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Parking (Farley Hill)

• 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 Farley Hill Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no marked Blue Badge bays in this car park.

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Access Point (Farley Hill Road - Pedestrian and Vehicle Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Farley Hill 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.
• Comments View
  • Stockwood Athletics Centre & Performance Gym is accessed from this entrance.

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Parking (Farley Hill Road - Leyhill Drive)

• 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 Farley Hill Road opposite Leyhill Drive.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no marked Blue Badge bays within this car park.

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Children's Play Area

• The play area is located to the rear of Stockwood Athletics Centre & Performance Gym and the access point is from Farley Hill Road.
  
• The gates open to a width of 90cm and open towards you (pull).
  
• Around the childrens play equipment the surface is soft rubberised paving and there are several benches located within the play area.

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Access Point (Discovery Centre)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the front of the Discovery Centre.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards at this access point.

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Outside Access (Discovery Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of The Discovery Centre.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The 2nd photograph show the exit from The Gift Shop.

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Outside Access (Discovery Café)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the toilets.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Eating and Drinking (Discovery Centre)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located within the Discovery Centre.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Discovery Centre Café.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• 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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Reception (Discovery Centre Reception and Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Discovery Centre Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Childrens Play Area - Discovery Centre

• The Children's Play Centre is located just beyond the Café and toilets.

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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 and gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate, steep and slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Accessible Toilet (Discovery Centre)

• 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 13m (14yd 8in) from the Discovery Centre Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the Discovery Centre Café.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 180cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 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 can 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 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Discovery 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 opposite the Dicovery Centre Café.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Discovery 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 opposite the Dicovery Centre Café.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Discovery 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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Parent and Baby Room (Discovery Centre)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located opposite the Discovery Centre Café.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 12m from the Discovery Centre Entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.