Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- A heritage railway with trains travelling between Oswestry and Weston Wharf Station.
- Facilities available in the venue include: an accessible toilet, snack bar, restaurant and brewery access.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Oswestry (connecting station).
- The nearest train station is Gobowen (main line station).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the trains.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow aisles and narrow openings.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, mobility scooter charging facilities and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located opposite the waiting room.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the toilet block.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a baby changing table.
- This facility can also be used by males with accessibility needs.
Platforms
- There is 1 platform at this station.
- The following platforms have step-free level access: the platform.
- The platforms do not have tactile markings along the platform edge.
- All platforms have clear markings along the platform edge.
- The platforms do not have help points.
- All platforms have seating.
- Seating available on the platforms includes: benches.
- Access to the train is via a portable ramp and steps.
Room (Waiting Room)
- The room is located off the platform, opposite the toilet block.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: benches.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Announcements are in person.
Area (Accessible Train Compartment)
- This compartment is located towards the middle of the train.
- There is step-free access via a portable ramp into this area.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 116cm.
- The second, manual door into the train compartment is a sliding door with a width of 116cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Access throughout the area may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Eating and Drinking (Snacks on Tracks)
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Location and Service
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- This is an out-of-service buffet carriage serving drinks and snacks.
- The most accessible route has a ramp or slope, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located in the buffet carriage.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 116cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Staff can install a portable ramp at the carriage entrance.
Access To (Stonehouse Brewery)
- Stonehouse Brewery is located across the road from Weston Wharf Station.
- The journey time from the station is approximately one minute.
- The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There are double manual gates which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
