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The Shropshire Distillery

Unit 18 and 19 Ellesmere Business Park, Ellesmere, SY12 0EW

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Shropshire Distillery is an award-winning distillery, located in Ellesmere.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: bar (open at certain times), toilet with adaptations, venue hire, cocktail-making workshops, gin school and guided tours.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • The second entrance is open during summer months only, when the bar is open.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Fire Safety.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located straight ahead, from the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located straight ahead, from the main entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the distillery.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 112cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the distillery.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Gift Shop/Reception

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The gift shop/reception desk are located immediately upon entry to the distillery.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is a floor mat near the shelving, which could cause a trip hazard.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located on the right hand side, from the main entrance.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 116cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Gift Shop/Reception Area - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead, on entry to the distillery.
    • The distance from the entrance door is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 148cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The Bar

  • Location and Access View
    • The Bar is located on the left hand side, on entry to the distillery.
    • The Bar is part of the guided tour, but drinks are served there at certain times of the year and at certain events.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located on the right hand side, as you enter the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 116cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

The Distillery/Exhibition

  • The area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Display formats include: pictorial.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There are talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.