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Sheffield Manor Lodge (Rhubarb Shed Cafe and Education Area)

389 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UL

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 grass.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in the lane adjacent to the Rhubarb Shed Cafe.
  • Comments View
    • The access to the site from the car park is uneven and sometimes muddy.
    • Visitors to the cafe can be dropped off close to the cafe entrance.
    • There is no pavement along the lane, it is just a dirt track.

Outside Access (Rhubarb Shed Cafe Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

Inside Access (Rhubarb Shed Cafe)

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

Eating and Drinking (Rhubarb Shed Cafe)

  • The following information is for the cafe.
  • Full table service is available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Rhubarb Shed Cafe entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • Food can be eaten in or taken away.
    • There are outdoor picnic tables that can be used.
    • The cafe occasionally hosts themed evening events outside normal opening hours.
    • There are no toilet facilities in the cafe.

Outside Access (Education Room)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Inside Access (Education Room)

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet (Education Area)

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Rhubarb Shed Cafe entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located adjacent to the education room, in the courtyard with the artists studios.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door weight is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 380cm x 300cm (12ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
    • There is 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 270cm (8ft 10in).
    • 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 not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There are not mirrors.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There is a height adjustable changing bench (180cm long).
    • An electric ceiling hoist from the transfer area to the bed (not to the toilet) is available.
    • Hook sling connectors are available for the hoist.
    • There is also a sluice sink in the cubicle.

Standard Toilet(s) (Education Area)

Manor Oaks Farm

  • There are a range of animals including a Clydesdale horse, pigs, donkeys, chickens and rabbits.
  • The pathways between the pens can be muddy and are compacted soil.
  • There is also a kitchen garden area in front of the farmhouse.

Standard Toilet(s) (Manor Oaks Farm)

Artist Studios

  • Yorkshire Artspace has a range of artist studios on the same site as the education room.
  • There are open days held throughout the year, see the Sheffield Manor Lodge website for details.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • 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 various parts of the site. Please ask a member of staff for details.
  • Comments View
    • The site is an extensive historic farm site and visitors should be aware that there are natural gradients throughout and that surfaces may be uneven and muddy.
    • However all visitors are made welcome and assistance can be given if required.