Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a picnic area and children's play area.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Morpeth.
- The nearest Metro station is Newcastle Airport.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all of the picnic area and children's play area.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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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.
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Access To
- The picnic area is located at the rear right of the zoo, behind the rabbit and cavy barn. From the zoo entrance, follow the footpath to its end and turn right, then take the first left turn - the picnic area is at the end on the right.
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- The distance from the zoo entrance is 80m.
- The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope to enter the picnic area.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The width of the opening is 267cm.
- There are no doors to access the picnic area.
Eating and Drinking (Picnic and Children's Outdoor Play Area)
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Location and Service
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- The picnic and outdoor play area is at the rear right of the zoo.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- 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.
- The counter is located at the rear left of the picnic and children's play area.
- There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- This is an outdoor picnic area. The flooring is chipped bark. The tables do not contrast with the flooring.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
- Outdoor areas consist of wood bark.
- There are no footpaths.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the children's play equipment.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
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Playground
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- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, but is less than 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
- The following play experiences are available: sliding, rocking and climbing.