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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Manors.
• The nearest Metro Station is Monkseaton.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on The Links.

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Access Point (Vehicular Access Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Blyth Road (The Links).
  • 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.

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Access Point (Pedestrian Access Main Entrance - Right)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Blyth Road (The Links).
  • There is 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 80cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of and beyond the access point.
  • There is/are 2 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 8cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the left.

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Access Point (Gerrard Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the top left of the cemetery on the south side.
  • There is not 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 easy to open.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 112cm.

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Access Point (Blyth Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the right hand side of the cemetery on the north side.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 108cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Grounds

• Main pathways are over 150cm wide.
• The pathways are uneven and may have slight gradients throughout.
• Pathways have a tarmac surface.
• Most graves are accessed via grassed areas which can be uneven.
• There is bench seating available at various points around the grounds.

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Outside Access (Crematorium)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the crematorium.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • Before and after services, these doors are permanently held open.

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Crematorium Waiting Room

• The waiting room is to the left, just past the first set of entrance doors.
• There is a single door to enter the waiting room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 77cm wide.
• The flooring in the waiting room is carpet.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre but furniture can be moved.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• Seating is not fixed and can be moved to allow space for a wheelchair user.
• There is a collapsible table in the waiting room.
• The height of the table is 67cm.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Crematorium Service Room

• The service room is located ahead as you enter.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the service room.
• There are pews.
• The pews have an armrest at the aisle side only.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are 2 seats with armrests at the front of the service area, facing the congregation.
• These seats have an armrest on both sides.
• There is a 105cm high lectern.
• There is a shallow (9cm) step to access the internment area and lectern.
• The step is clearly marked.
• The step does not have a handrail.
• There is a fixed loop hearing system.
• Lighting levels are moderate.

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Accessible Toilet (Crematorium - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the first set of entry doors.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter, in the waiting room.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 201cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor 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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Outside Access (Book of Remembrance Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the cemetery, towards the end of memorial walk.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the first entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a gate before the entrance doors.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is 109cm wide.
  • The gate is permanently held open.

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Book of Remembrance Room

• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and carpet.
• There are some shiny surfaces.
• There is a table and chair as you enter.
• The chair does not have armrests.
• The table is 64cm high to the underside.
• There are 2 remembrance books, one is handwritten and one is digital.
• The height to the top of the handwritten remembrance book casing is 89cm.
• The height to the top of the digital remembrance book touchscreen is 106cm.
• The touchscreen allows the digital remembrance book to be enlarged.

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Level Change (Access to Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the threshold to both female and male and toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in a toilet block to the left after you enter the cemetery from the main entrances on Blyth Road.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 on the grass areas within the cemetery grounds.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.