Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include San Remo Kiosk, a miniature railway, children's playground, cemetery services and car parks.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Oxford Parkway.
Opening Hours
Parking (A40)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply from 10.00 to 18.00. Charges are £0.80 for 1 hour, £2 for 2-3 hours and £3.00 for up to 24 hours.
- The car park is located along the A40.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 342cm x 363cm (11ft 3in x 11ft 11in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the A40 car park access point.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the A40 car park access point.
- 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 loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are two separate parking areas in this car park.
- There is a steep slope that connects the two parking areas together (photograph 4).
Parking (Harbord Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply from 10.00 to 18.00. Charges are £0.80 for 1 hour, £2 for 2-3 hours and £3.00 for up to 24 hours.
- The car park is located in Harbord Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 590cm (14ft 9in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Harbord Road car park access point.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 130m (142yd 6in) from the Harbord Road car park access point.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (A40 Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the A40 car park.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 128cm.
Access Point (Harbord Road Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the Harbord Road car park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
Access Point (Sparsey Place)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in Sparsey Place.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 139cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Prior's Forge)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Prior's Forge.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 105cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete and gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Eating and Drinking (San Remo Kiosk)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the left of the pavilion building.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 78m (85yd 11in) from the Sparsey Place access point.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Playground
- The closest access point to the play area is Sparsey Place.
- All gates to enter the play area open away from you (push), are heavy and 108cm wide.
- The play area is fenced off.
- The surface of the play area varies between grass, soft rubber and loose chippings.
- There are various pieces of equipment available.
Miniature Railway
- The closest access point to the Miniature Railway is in the Harbord Road car park.
- The Miniature Railway is fenced off.
- The Miniature Railway is open every Wednesday, 13.00 to 16.30.
Level Change (Park Bridge)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located between the North and South area of the park.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the right side of the bridge.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Accessible Toilet (Top Pavilion)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 200m (218yd 2ft) from the Harbord Road car park access point.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right of the top pavilion building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 217cm x 147cm (7ft 1in x 4ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 162cm (5ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 117cm (3ft 10in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Top Pavilion)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the right side of the top pavilion.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 200m (218yd 2ft) from the Harbord Road car park access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Top Pavilion Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the toilets.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is also a level path to the right of the steps that overcome the steps (photographs 2 and 3).
Accessible Toilet (North Association Pavilion)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Sparsey Place access point.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the pavilion building.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 202cm x 240cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 134cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s) (North Associaition Pavilion)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the front of the North Association Pavilion.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 76m (83yd 4in) from the Sparsey Place access point.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (North Association Pavilion Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the pavilion building.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the ramp.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).