Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Danby.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Toilet facilities are available in the Danby Lodge National Park visitor centre and in the Inspired by... gallery.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Seating Area (Outdoor Seating)
- The seating area is located at the front of the cafe.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- 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, adapted picnic tables and coffee tables.
- The height to the underside of the lowest picnic table is 68cm and the height to the top of the lowest picnic table is 71cm.
The height to the underside of the highest picnic table is 78cm and the height to the top of the highest picnic table is 82cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front left of the lodge.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The height to the underside of the tables is 73cm and the height to the top of the tables is 78cm.