Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Originally built in the 1950s, Lady Margaret Hall has recently been refurbished. The hall is ideal for all events and occasions. There is also an events field that can be hired alongside the main hall booking.
- Facilities available in the venue include: main hall, stage, bar, toilets, kitchen, meeting room (first floor) and a 5.2 acre events field.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Cresswell.
- 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 access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the meeting room on the first floor and the stage.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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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.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left hand side of the hall.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the main hall.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the main hall.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the left hand side of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 19cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Bar
- The counter is located to the left hand side, as you enter the building.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 115cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The layout of this room may change depending on the event.
- Seating and tables can be arranged on request,.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right hand side, from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 95cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Main Hall
- The room is located to the right hand side, from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 300cm.
- There are 2 sets of folding doors providing access into the main hall.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the stage.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout of this room may change depending on the event.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located through the doors at the rear of the main hall.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is a second toilet with adaptations next to the male standard toilets.
- The second facility has a right hand transfer and similar measurements.
Events Field and Outdoor Area
- The following is available in this area: a large field and picnic benches.
- Outdoor areas consist of wood bark, grass, gravel and paving slabs.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.