Access Guide
Summary
- The outdoor area is located within the grounds of Primary, opposite the main entrance, to the left.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a playground, poly tunnel, plant dye workshop area and raised plant beds.
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- Primary is located on Seely Road in Nottingham which can be accessed via the M1 and the A610.
- There is Blue Badge parking via gates on Douglas Road.
There is no general visitor parking on-site.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is on Ilkeston Road.
The i4 and Indigo bus leaves from Friar Lane (stop F4) (city centre) and stops at Seely Road. - For more information on Nottingham City Transport please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham.
- Nottingham Station is approximately 1.4 miles away.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is High School.
- High School tram stop is approximately 0.6 miles away.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the venue, accessed from double red gates off Douglas Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 227cm x 395cm (7ft 5in x 12ft 12in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- Visitors requiring Blue Badge spaces will need to call 0115 924 4493 to arrange access.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- There is limited parking in Seely Road for a maximum of 2 hours with no return within 1 hour.
Generic (Plant Dye Workshop)
- The plant dye workshop area is located in the outdoor space at Primary, opposite the main entrance, to the left.
There is a covered area.
There are worktops and sinks at a height of 92cm.
There are flower beds at the side of the workshop area.
There are tables at heights of 76cm, and chairs with and without armrests.
Generic (Polytunnel)
- The polytunnel is located in the lower playground area and is accessed via a steep ramp with no handrails.
There is, however, level access to the polytunnel from the front of the car park.
There is a gate at the top of the ramp which opens towards you (pull) and is 115cm wide.
The polytunnel has a manual door, which opens away from you (push) to a width of 80cm.
There are tables which are 72cm and 77cm high and chairs without armrests in the polytunnel.
Generic (Lower Playground Area)
- The lower playground area is located in the grounds of Primary, on the left of the main entrance.
The lower playground area is accessed via a ramp or steps.
There are 3 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
The steps are 22cm high with a depth of 26cm.
The ramp has a slight gradient and a handrail on the left going up.
The playground area has games marked on the ground, such as hopscotch.
The surface of the flooring in the area is tarmac which is uneven in places.
There are 2 alternative sets of 6 steps to access the lower playground.
The steps are 18cm high, 45cm deep and do not have handrails.
Generic (Upper Playground Area)
- The upper playground area is located in the grounds of Primary, on the left of the main entrance.
The playground area has games marked on the ground and raised flower beds.
The ground is sloped, has a tarmac surface and is uneven in places.
There is a table, 76cm high and chairs with armrests in this area.
