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Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle

The Boat Shed, Station Road, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 0HS

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle is a riverside campsite located in Geldeston, Norfolk.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a shower, washing up facilities, drinking water facilities, a refuse compound and water and toilet disposal.
    • The two rooms on the first floor do not have any adaptations.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the boat shed, the facilities block.
    • The following areas have stepped access: reception, the room with adaptations, the two rooms on the first floor, the shop.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The two rooms on the first floor can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Marshall, Safeguarding.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the facilities block.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the facilities block.

Parking

  • The car park is located to the right of the reception building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The charging points require an app.

Camping and Caravanning

  • There are more than 10 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • Parking areas are allocated to each pitch area.
  • Electric hook-up points are available which are under 75cm from ground level.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: accommodation with adaptations, a toilet block, a shower block, shops, a playground, a sauna, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, dish washing facilities, a BBQ, WiFi, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, waste disposal points, wheelie bins and open waste bins.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the boat hut, access to the facilities block, access to the accommodation with adaptations.
    • The following areas have stepped access: reception, the room with adaptations, the two rooms on the first floor, the shop.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap which is 69cm from the floor.
    • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
    • The chemical waste disposal sink is 55cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available for the chemical waste disposal unit.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the reception building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps which are unmarked, with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is made of rope.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 136cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The journey time to this reception from the car park is approximately less than one minute.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.

Entrance (Shop)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the shop.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the door threshold.
    • Access throughout may include narrow aisles.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Signage is not provided.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • The venue has a payment counter.
    • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Accommodation with Adaptations (Marsh View)

  • Accommodation Access View
    • Marsh View is located to the right of reception at the rear of the building.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into Marsh View.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is written text signage on or next to the entrance.
    • The key lock is at a height of 110cm.
    • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is a 4cm step at the door threshold.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The room has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following features/facilities are available: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a coffee table.
    • Seating available includes: a chair without armrests.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Kitchenette Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge and a kettle.
    • The height of the desk is 78cm. There is crockery and cutlery for the guests, which is stored in the drawers.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 73cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • There are 2 separate doors to the toilet and shower. The width of the door to the toilet, to the left of the bed, is 73cm.
      The width of the door to the shower, to the right of the bed, is 75cm. The width of the entrance into the shower cubicle is 40cm.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower has a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Access To (Facilities Building)

  • The facilities building is located to the left of the reception building.
  • The journey time from reception is approximately one minute.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is ramped and stepped access to the facilities building.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps which are unmarked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is an 8cm step at the door threshold.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Within the Facilities Building)

  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the left and right within the facilities building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • There are also showers within the toilets.

Standard Shower Facilities (Within the Facilities Building)

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the left and right once inside the facilities building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access into the showers.
  • There is a 3cm step into the shower cubicles. The entrance into the showers is 50cm wide.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and open countryside.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: boat hire, washing up facilities, boat launch areas.
  • Outdoor areas consist of gravel, compact earth and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the boat launch areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a play area .
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging and sliding.

Seating Area (Picnic Area)

  • The seating area is located to the far left of the site by the boat launch area.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.