Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the Manor Oaks Farm, the Rhubarb Shed Cafe, Education Room, Artists Studios and a garden shop.
- Related link Sheffield Manor Lodge (The Turret House and Discovery Centre).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/sheffield-manor-lodge-the-turret-house-and-discovery-centre
- Related link Sheffield Manor Lodge (Manor Cottages).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/sheffield-manor-lodge-manor-cottages
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.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the lane adjacent to the Rhubarb Shed Cafe.
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Comments
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located to the left of the entrance.
- Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the education room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the left of the farmhouse building.
- The female toilets are 60m (65yd 1ft) from the car park.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the left of the farmhouse building.
- The male toilets are 65m (71yd 3in) from the car park.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The toilets are outside and serve the farm area and the cafe.
- The access pathways are uneven and sloping with a compact soil surface.
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.
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Comments
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- 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.