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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Grounds Cafe Milton.
• Related link Grounds Cafe Milton.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/grounds-cafe-milton

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  • Milton Country Park is a 95 acre park situated just North of Cambridge city. .
  • The park has two miles of pathways, playgrounds, lakes, Visitor Centre and Café and is managed by registered charity Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust.

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Opening Times

• The park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
• The car park, visitor centre and toilets are open from 08:00.
• Please see website, car park notices and social media for exact opening hours.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge North.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located off Cambridge Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The Blue Badge Bays are not marked but there is a sign on the fence to indicate where the bays are.
  • Current parking fees are;
  • Up to 30 mins: £1.
  • 30 mins - 2 hours: £2.50.
  • 2 hours - all day: £3.50.

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Outside Access (Vehicle Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Cambridge Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located within the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The entrance width between the posts is 90cm.

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Outside Access (Coles Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the community centre, off Coles Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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  • The entrance width between the bollards here is 110cm.

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Outside Access (Old School Lane Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the end of a housing estate in Old School Lane.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Fen Road Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Fen Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Park Rangers Office)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cafe building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Reception (Park Rangers Office)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the park rangers office entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • At the time of survey (January 2017) it was not possible to photograph the area.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Play Areas

• There is a playground to the side of the café.
• The play equipment is located on grass and soft rubber surfaces.
• There are some bench seating near the playground which is shown in photograph 4.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located within the pavilion in the car park.
  • The facility is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
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  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the park rangers office.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 350cm (13ft 1in x 11ft 6in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm (9ft 2in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the pavilion in the car park.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.