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Alnwick Garden - The Roots and Shoots Allotments

The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU

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Access To (The Roots and Shoots Allotments)

  • The entrance to The Roots and Shoots Allotments is to the far end of The Alnwick Garden, opposite The Rose Garden.
  • The distance from main entrance is 120m.
  • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to The Roots and Shoots Allotments.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.

Room (The Apiary and Climate Control Hub)

  • The room is located to the left as you enter The Roots and Shoots Allotments.
  • The distance from the entrance to this garden is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: formal gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps.