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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a visitor information centre and cafe.
• Related link Thrybergh Country Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/thrybergh-country-park
• Related link Thrybergh Country Park Camping and Caravan Site.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/thrybergh-country-park-camping-and-caravan-site
• Related link Lakeside Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/lakeside-cafe-south-yorkshire

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Swinton.

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Opening Times (Summer)

• Monday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 18:30.

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Opening Times (Winter)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.

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Opening Times (Soft Play Area - Summer)

• Monday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Thursday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Friday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:15.
• Sunday 10:00 - 18:15.

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Opening Times (Soft Play Area - Winter)

• Monday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Thursday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Friday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Saturday 10:00 - 15:45.
• Sunday 10:00 - 15:45.

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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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 44m (48yd 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 loose chippings.
  • 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
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but the bays are not clearly marked.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance and Toilet Block Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• 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 in front and to the right of the 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 deep (18cm+).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking (Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Parlour)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is ice creams and desserts.

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• Comments View
  • The Ice Cream Parlour is the visitor centre. They provide leaflets and information about the park.

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Children's Soft Play Area

• The children's soft play area is located to the left as you enter the building.
• There is a small half size door to enter the soft play area.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The width of the door is 81cm (2.6ft).
• The door is heavy.
• There is a variety of play equipment and toys.
• The surface of the play equipment is soft foam.
• There is a small charge to use the soft play area.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the toilet block.
  • There is 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.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • 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 143cm x 239cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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 general domestic 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor 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.

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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 ahead of you as you enter the toilet block.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
  • 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 standard female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.