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Cole End Park Play Area

Old Mill Road, Coleshill, B46 1BG

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Getting Here

  • Cole End is located approximately 8 miles east of Birmingham. Take the M6 and exit at junction 4 and take the third exit onto Stoneridge Road/A446 heading north. Proceed past the roundabout and take the first right onto the Coventry Road/B4117. After approximately 1.5 miles turn right onto Old Mill Road. The play park is on the right hand side.
  • There is unmarked, unrestricted on street parking available on Old Mill Road.
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is Orchard Close located on the High Street. This stop is serviced by the number 76, 223, 228 and the X13 buses with links to Chelmsley Wood, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth Town Centre and Birmingham.
  • For more information on Flexi bus services please click here (opens new tab).
  • The nearest Railway Station is Coleshill Parkway Railway Station.
  • The nearest railway station is Coleshill Parkway which is approximately 3 miles away. The station is operated by West Midlands Railway and has regular links to Birmingham and Nuneaton. From the railway station take the X13 bus from Coleshill Parkway bus stop stand D to Orchard Close.
  • For more information on Coleshill Parkway Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Old Mill Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Old Mill Road.
    • There is 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 easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the gate and the play area.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Lichfield Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Lichfield Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the sign board.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (High Street/Lichfield Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the junction of High Street and Lichfield Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is an open gap for access.
    • The width of the gap is 150cm.
    • This access point leads to a bridge which is 108cm wide.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the access point and the bridge.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: a grassed play area, a playground with play equipment, parkland and woodland.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: rubber tarmac and concrete or tarmac.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rotating, climbing, balancing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Park

  • There is standard on street parking available (within approx. 200m).
  • Access to the park is via a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient and an uneven path.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • 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 not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are steep slopes on the paths.
    • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Other Facilities View
    • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area.
  • Additional Information View
    • There are steps to cross the bridge as shown in photograph 10. The steps are uneven, consist of loose chippings and range in height from 13cm - 24cm.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)