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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a shop and exhibition spaces.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include botanical gardens, herbaceous borders and glasshouses.
• During the summer months, a pop-up café with a covered seating area is available.
  Hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice creams are available.
  Visitors are welcome to bring picnics with them.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Oxford.

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Opening Hours (Arboretum)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Opening Hours (Garden)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Staff & Blue Badge Holders)

• 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 at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 432cm (9ft 6in x 14ft 2in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance / Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, off High Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately before the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • Before the main entrance there is a gated access point (photograph 1).
  • The gate is permanently held open and has an opening width of 82cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Entrance (Reception to Grounds)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of reception.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Entrance (Herbarium Room)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the gardens.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact reception for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The length of the portable ramp is 250cm.

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Inside Access (Herbarium Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Entrance (The Glasshouses)

• This information is for the entrance located on the left of the botanical garden.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Inside Access (The Glasshouses)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the reception to gardens entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 210cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
• Comments View
  • This facility is available March to November every day, but only on weekends during the winter unless by prior arrangement.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front of the gardens, on the left hand side.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front of the gardens, on the left hand side.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • These facilities are available March to November every day, but only on weekends during the winter unless by prior arrangement.

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Level Change (Standard Female Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilet entrance.
• 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).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located within the gardens.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.