Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's playground, a boating lake, a band stand, tennis courts, basketball court, an excercise area and a cafe.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Manors.
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- The nearest metro station is Jesmond.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Newcastle University Car Park.
- The car park is located off Park Terrace.
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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 not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Claremont Road Vehicular Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Claremont Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Outside Access (Underpass from Brandling Park)
- This information is for the entrance located off Brandling Park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Level Change (Underpass from Brandling Park)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The ramp/slope is steep.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac and gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Bandstand
- There is a bandstand located within the park.
- The entrance to the bandstand is 275cm in width.
- There is a moderate slope to access the bandstand.
Tennis Courts
- There are five tennis courts within the grounds.
- Access into the courts is via a single width gate.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is heavy.
- The width of the gate opening is 115cm.
Basketball Court
- Access into the basketball court is via a single width gate.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is heavy.
- The width of the gate opening is 115cm.
- There is level access to the basketball court.
Children's Playground
- Access into the children’s playground is via a single width gate.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is heavy.
- The width of the gate opening is 96cm.
- There is level access to the children’s playground.
- The ground surface within the park ranges from grass, tarmac, bark, soft rubber and sand.
- Bench seating is available within the park.
Cafe in the Park
- There is a cafe located within the park.
- The cafe has an accessible toilet for the use of cafe customers only.
- The cafe was closed at the time of the survey (January 2018).
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.