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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a nature reserve, country park, 2.5km circular walk, a children's activity area, visitor centre, cafe and a camping and caravan site.
• Related link Thrybergh Country Park Visitor Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/thrybergh-country-park-visitor-centre
• 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.

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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

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Opening Times (Lakeside Cafe)

• Monday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 15:00.
• Sunday 09:30 - 15:00.

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• Comments View
  • In summertime the Café is open from 09.30 - 16.00 every day.

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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 at the front 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the car park 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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Access Point (Car Park Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 161cm.

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Access Point (Thrybergh Lane)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the south side of the park on Thrybergh Lane.
  • 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.
  • The width of the gap is 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance from the road.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Car Park - Right)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the right of the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 127cm.

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Access Point (Car Park - Left)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the left side of the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 165cm.

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Outside Access (Lakeside Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the side of the Café.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Eating and Drinking (Lakeside Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located next to the car park, in front of the Lake.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, gravel and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There is a circular walk that surrounds the park.
  • A portion of the circular walk crosses a dam and is closed during the winter.
  • The alternative route has steep slopes.
  • Some of the paths have protruding tree roots.
  • There is a wooden bridge next to the dam. The bridge does not have any covering to provide grip and may be slippery in wet conditions.
  • There are steps at the south side of the walk, which can be overcome by an easy slope.

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Children's Play Area

• The children's play area is located to the left as you enter the park.
• The children's play area is 10m from the car park entrance.
• There is a variety of play equipment.
• The play equipment is surrounded by woodchips, sand and grass.
• Some of the play equipment can only be accessed by steps and steep slopes.

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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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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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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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Standard Toilet(s) (Lakeside Café)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter the Lakeside Café.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Lakeside Café entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.