Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include parking for coaches, accessible and standard toilets, and a Shopmobility.
- Shopmobility link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Windsor and Eton Central.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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Comments
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- Coach entry is allowed up to 18:30, but exit is allowed at any time.
Access Point (To Royal Windsor Station)
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Access Point
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- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before the access point.
- There is/are 15+ 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are 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.
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Comments
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- There is a lift to bypass the stairs.
- This lift is located at the start and end of the stairs.
Lift (To Royal Windsor Station)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 175cm (3ft 10in x 5ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Access Point (Goswell Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Goswell 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located before the access point.
- 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.
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Comments
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- This access point is locked between 18:00 and 08:00, by a roll-down door.
Access to Alexandra Gardens
- There are four access points joining the coach park to Alexandra Gardens.
- Two access points are sloped.
- Two access points are stepped.
- There are no gates at these access points.
- The sloped access points have steep slopes.
- There are no handrails by the sloped access.
- For stepped access, there are 6 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The height of steps is 12cm.
- The going of the steps is greater than 45cm.
- Only one of the stepped access points has a handrail, on the left going up (see photographs 3 and 4).
- The handrail is at the recommended height (90-100cm).
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of steps throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend beyond the first or last step.
Access Point (Alma Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Alma Road.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located before the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- The ramp slopes up and down with a variable slope.
- Photograph 3 shows the access point when exiting the Coach Park onto Alma Road.
Coach Park
- The coach park surface is brick.
- The surface has a slight slope from the centre down to the paths at each side.
- A level path runs along each side of the coach park.
- There are some dropped kerbs on this path.
- There are payment machines at the centre of the car park.
- Payment is by card, cash, or RingGo app.
- There is a Shopmobility in the coach park area.
Shops and Facilities
- By the Goswell Road and Royal Windsor Station exits, there is a pedestrian area with shops, a café, toilets, and bench seating.
- The surface is brick and paving slabs.
- The surface is level.
- There are bollards between this area and the coach park.
- There is a defibrillator.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift to Royal Windsor Station.
- This accessible toilet is located in the public toilets area, down the walkway to the Goswell Road access point.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the toilet attendant's office by the standard toilets.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 133cm x 210cm (4ft 4in 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a second, identical accessible toilet next to this one.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the public toilets area between the Goswell Road and Royal Windsor Station access points.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Royal Windsor Station lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the male and 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.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in Alexandra Park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.