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RSPB Fairburn Ings - Visitor Centre and Facilities

RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre, Newton Lane, Castleford, WF10 2BH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the shop and the standard toilets.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the shop.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations next to the shop.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 75m from the visitor centre.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders need to clearly display their badge.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Shop and Self-Service Cafe

  • Access to the Shop View
    • The shop is located on the upper level of the visitor centre.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • The shop can also be reached by steps.
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • There is wayfinding signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located ahead after entering.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 96cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 96cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is also a self-service snack and refreshment payment counter which was surveyed.
    • The payment counter is located opposite the shop counter.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Book Recycling and Event Space

  • The room is located off the shop.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • Some of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is external access to this room, depending on the weather.
  • The door has an opening width of 96cm.
  • This room can be combined with an adjoining event space.

Additional Event Space

  • The room is located off the shop.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is external access to this room, depending on the weather.
  • The door has an opening width of 96cm.
  • This room can be combined with the book recycling and event space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the shop and the standard toilets.
    • The distance from the shop entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 128cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces - Playground and Picnic Area

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, woodland and grounds.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: a picnic area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing, crawling and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.