Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a Cafe, Kitchen, Classrooms, Gift Shop and Small Animal House.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Farmyard and Gardens.
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Comments
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- The venue offers provision of wellbeing services for adults with autism and learning difficulties.
- The services include animal care, horticulture, cookery, creative workshops, art and drama.
Opening Times (Farm)
- The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Opening Times (Cafe)
- The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Manors.
- The nearest underground station is Manors.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located beyond the Access Point - Left.
- 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.
- 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The venue car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only, photograph 1
- There are no marked Blue Badge bays within the car park.
- Photograph 2 shows a on street Blue Badge bay at the front of the venue.
- Photograph 3 shows the on street electric parking bay at the front of the venue.
- Photograph 4 shows the on street Car Club parking bay at the front of the venue.
Access Point (Access Point Left)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Ouseburn Street to the left of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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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 steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Access Point - Right)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Ouseburn Road to the right of the venue.
- 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.
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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 steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- This access point leads directly to the garden and seating area.
- The slope and path beyond the access point is loose pebbles.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Outside Access (Gift Shop and Small Animals House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond the Access Point - Right.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Gift Shop and Small Animal House
- The height of the shop counter is 91cm, as seen in photograph 1.
- There are various cages and tanks beyond the counter with birds, small mammals and turtles.
Outside Access (Cafe)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue - between Access Points Left and Right.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a push pad to open the second entrance door that was not working on the day of the surveyor's visit, 19/01/22.
- The height of the push pad is 100cm.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 hand held and wall.
- 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 snacks.
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Comments
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- The Café is located on the first floor of the main building.
- The Café can also be located by the lift in the main building.
Garden
- The garden is beyond the Right Access Point.
- There is outdoor seating in the stepped area of the garden
- There are three steps, medium, unmarked steps without handrails with seating on each level.
- Chairs without handrails and benches are available.
- The paths in the garden are compact earth and are uneven.
- There are raised flower and vegetable beds throughout the garden.
- There are shallow and medium slopes throughout the garden and benches available to rest.
Access Point (Garden to Farmyard Entrance / Exit)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located leading from the garden to the farmyard.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 132cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of 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 5cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Farm Yard
- The surface in the farmyard is block paving.
- There are animal pens in the farmyard with pigs, cows sheep and chickens.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the hand washing area to the left as you face the animal pens.
- The height of the sink is 100cm with lever taps.
- The taps are not mixers.
Outside Access (Main Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Farm Yard.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the cafe and to the right.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG,G.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Café Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 150cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- The lift is 4m from the Main Building Entrance.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 255cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 4in).
- 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 lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 93cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 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 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 the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is 5m from the Main Building Entrance.
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 on the lower ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The standard toilets are 5m from the Main Building Entrance.
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.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grass areas opposite the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.