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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Clifton Museum (please see separate guide). Roman Granary, Tennis Courts, Bowling Greens, Basket Ball Courts, a Veteran Beech Tree Bandstand, Children's Play Area, Water Splash, Fairground, Mini Golf and Skateboard Park.
• Related link Clifton Park Cenotaph and Memorial Gardens.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/clifton-park-cenotaph-and-memorial-gardens
• Related link Clifton Museum.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/clifton-park-museum

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• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey the Mini Golf, Fairground and Water Splash were closed and could not be surveyed (October 2022).

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• 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 to the right of Clifton Museum on Clifton Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 375cm x 504cm (12ft 4in x 16ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Clifton Museum right entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Clifton Museum right 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile 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.
• Comments View
  • There are electric charging points in the car park.

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Parking (Doncaster Road)

• 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.
  • Parking charges are £1.50 per hour or £5.50 for all day parking.
  • The car park is located Doncaster Road.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 509cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the the park entrance on Doncaster Road.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the the park entrance on Doncaster Road.
  • 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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Access Point (Cenotaph Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the corner of Doncaster Road and Clifton Lane.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 115cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads into Clifton Park with the cenotaph directly ahead.

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Access Point (Clifton Lane)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Clifton Lane, at the front of the Clifton Museum.
  • 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.
  • There is an access point on either side of the main gates.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Clifton Museum Right Hand Side Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the car park to the right of Clifton Museum.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the car park directly to the right of Clifton Museum on Clifton Lane. The bollards reduce the entrance width to 153cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Clifton Museum Left Hand Side Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the car park to the left of the Museum.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • This entrance is located directly to the left of Clifton Museum on Clifton Lane. The bollards reduce the access width to153cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Car Park to the Garden House Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the car park to the left of the Garden House.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • This entrance is at the rear of the car park directly to the left of the Garden House. The bollards reduce the access width to 104cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Doncaster Road Pedestrian Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Doncaster Road.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • There are other similar pedestrian entrances around the park.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Parks and Gardens

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

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• Comments View
  • All of the steep ramps can be avoided by taking moderate or easy ramp routes.
  • Some pathways have uneven surfaces caused by tree roots.
  • There are signposts throughout the park showing the direction of the amenities.

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Children's Play Area

• The Children's Play Area is located to the rear of the park near Doncaster Road.
• There is a range of children's play equipment.
• Some of the play equipment is surrounded by wood chippings.
• Some of the children's play equipment is surrounded by sand.
• There are gravel and mud paths surrounding the children's play equipment.
• There is ample seating available.

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Skateboard Park

• The Skateboard Park is located to the rear of the park, close to Doncaster Road.
• There is a range of obstacles including skate ramps and jumps.
• The Skateboard Park surface is concrete.
• There is ample seating available.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located in the accessible toilet.
  • The facility is not in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from park rangers around the park or the customer could bring their own.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 295cm x 395cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the left.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • These facilities are closed during the week and open at weekends.

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Level Change (Toilet area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• 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 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 path leading to the toilets.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the side of the toilet block.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The changing rooms are open when the waterpark is open.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet within the changing places.
  • The toilets are closed during the week but open at weekends
  • There is an accessible toilet located in the Clifton Park Museum.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the bottom of the park.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The toilets are only open at weekends.
  • The nearest toilets are located in the Clifton Park Museum.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located throughout the park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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Related Access Guides

• Clifton Park Museum link (new tab) - click here.
• Clifton Park Cenotaph and Memorial Gardens link (new tab) - click here.