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Guilthwaite Nurseries

Guilthwaite Hill, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4NE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a shop, toilets.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a nursery, a poly tunnel.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 car park surface is block paving.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Shop)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left from the car park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Outside Access (Rear left of shop)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the shop.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Outside Access (Poly Tunnel)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the far left of the shop.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the way down to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wooden post at the entrance.

Counter (Payment Counter)

  • The counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the car park.
  • There is not level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 47cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Level Change (Payment Counter)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the shop to the payment counter.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Shop

  • There is step free access throughout the shop.
  • There are some easy slopes within the shop.
  • The surface of the shop is block paving.
  • The shelves vary in height.
  • The lowest shelf is 35cm high.
  • The highest shelf is 88cm high.

Exterior Open-Air Nursery

  • The exterior open-air nursery is located to the left of the shop.
  • There is step free access throughout the exterior open-air nursery.
  • There are easy ramps throughout the exterior open-air nursery.
  • The surface of the exterior open-air nursery is a mixture of paving slabs, concrete and block paving.
  • The plant shelves vary in height.
  • The lowest plant shelf is 29cm high.
  • The highest plant shelf is 67cm high.

Poly Tunnel

  • The poly tunnel is located to the far left of the shop.
  • There is step free access throughout the poly tunnel.
  • There is a steep slope immediately ahead as you enter the poly tunnel.
  • The surface of the poly tunnel is block paving.
  • The plant shelves vary in height.
  • The lowest plant shelf is 35cm high.
  • The highest plant shelf is 88cm high.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the payment counter.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the far right of the shop.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • There is no lock for the toilet door.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 210cm (7ft 3in 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
    • 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 not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • 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 the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • 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 not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 good.
  • Comments View
    • There is currently a chain on the door to lock it.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.