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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: three classrooms which are used to deliver workshops for schools and support the learning for people of all ages and abilities.
    The Teaching Gardens include a greenhouse, vegetable beds and a wildlife pond.
    The Blundell Library has a large collection of books, magazines and specialist journals. It has a children’s area and provides access to online resources.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Harrogate.
  • 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 View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and an electric wheelchair.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Related Access Guides

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floor.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground floor..
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor by the Jubilee Room..
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the ground floor accessible toilet.

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Parking (Car Park 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located by the site entrance, with access from Crag Lane.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m from the site entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There are no dropped kerbs onto the pavements by the majority of the Blue Badge bays.
    Where the pavement is level with the road surface, there is no tactile paving.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Car Park 2)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of Crag Lane to the site entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and unsurfaced areas.
  • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • There is an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing over Crag Lane on route to the site entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are designated parent and child bays within car park 2.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • Car park 3 is accessed via an unsurfaced path and two gates from car park 2.
    There are no designated Blue Badge bays within car park 3.

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Entrance (Site Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the site.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Access to Grounds)

• This entrance is located beyond reception.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 124cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 20 steps with a central handrail.
• 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 step markings are not clearly visible.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 12cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Access To (Bramall Learning Centre and Library)

• The Bramall Learning Centre and Library are located south of the site entrance. From the ramped access to the gardens, turn left and follow the path.
• The distance from the site entrance is 190m.
• The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and steep ramps or slopes.

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Entrance (Bramall Learning Centre and Library)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a similar alternative entrance on the first floor. Staff assistance would be required due to the locked gate from car park 1.

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Entrance (Blundell Library)

• This entrance is located on the ground floor, to the left of the entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.

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Room (Sunley Room)

• The room is located on the ground floor, to the right of the entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• 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 and a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are two similar rooms on the first floor: Jubilee Room and Wolfson Room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor, to the right of the lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn 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 wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 114cm and 180cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is another accessible toilet on the first floor.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located close to the entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located by the entrance.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a handrail on both sides for the first 4 steps.

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Access To (the Teaching Gardens)

• The gardens are located up a sloped path from the Bramall Learning Centre.
• The distance from Bramall Learning Centre is 35m.
• The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope.
• There is step-free level access at the access point.
• The width of the opening is 220cm.

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Outdoor Spaces (Teaching Gardens)

• The following is available in this area: a greenhouse used for school groups. The double doors open to give a clear opening width of approximately 98cm.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, block paving, loose stones, decking and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.