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Dordon – Long Street Play Area

Long Street, Dordon, B78 1QA

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Getting Here

  • Long Street is located approximately 5 miles east of Tamworth Town Centre. Take the M42 northbound and exit at junction 10 onto the A5/Watling Street. At the first roundabout take the first exit onto Long Street. After approximately 0.3 miles the play area will be on the right hand side.
  • There is a public car park (Long Street) which has one Blue Badge bay along with standard marked bays. There are unrestricted standard marked bays on Long Street.
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Library located on Roman Way. This stop is serviced by the number 65 and 748 buses with links to Nuneaton, Atherstone and Tamworth Town Centre.
  • For more information on Stage Coach bus services please click here (opens new tab).
  • The nearest Railway Station is Tamworth Railway Station.
  • The nearest railway station is Tamworth 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 number 65 bus from Albert Road bus stop to Library bus stop.
  • For more information on Tamworth Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Long Street Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Long Street.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is one blue badge bay available.
    • The blue badge bay is 250cm x 480cm.
    • There is on street parking available on Long Street.

Access Point (Long Street Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in the Long Street Car Park.
    • 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 difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 117cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the car park and the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland, a grassed play area, a sports court and a playground with play equipment.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: rubber tarmac.
    • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
    • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are slight slopes without handrails in the main areas .
    • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 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, rocking, rotating and climbing.
    • Photographs 1 - 10 show the equipment to the right side of the main path.
      Photographs 11 - 14 show the equipment on the left side of the main path.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet facilities in this area.

Standard Toilet(s)