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Lode Lane Car Park

Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3AB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include car parking space fro 486 cars with 20 blue badged parking bays. Ther are 2 electical charge points on the ground floor for battery operated cars.
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    • This is a Park Mark pay and display car park open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 486 spaces, CCTV and pay by phone is available.
    • Monday to Saturday duration cost;.
    • 0-1 hours £1.40.
    • 1-2 hours £2.50.
    • 2-3 hours £3.30.
    • 3-4 hours £4.20.
    • 4-5 hours £4.80.
    • 5-6 hours £5.80.
    • Over 6 hours £8.20.
    • Night rate after 6pm £1.50.
    • Sunday duration cost; .
    • 0-1 hours £1.20 .
    • 1-2 hours £2.30.
    • 2-3 hours £3.10.
    • Over 3 hours £4.00.
    • Season permits are available and cost £405.00 per quarter or £1,400.00 per annum.

Location

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

Vehicle Access

  • The vehicle access is between Lode Lane and High Street.

Parking

  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in Lode lane.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 20 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 590cm (9ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the High Street entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the High Street entrance.
  • 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 tarmac.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).

Outside Access (High Street Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on High Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).

Level Change (High Street Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

Outside Access (Warwick Road Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Warwick Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Level Change (Warwick Road Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

Outside Access (Station Road Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Station Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Level Change (Station Road Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Other Floors (Warwick Road and High Street)

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    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located beyond the High Street entrance in the foyer area.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the High Street entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 135cm (5ft x 4ft 5in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Electrical Charging Points

  • There are 2 parking bays on the ground floor to charge battery operated cars.

Pay Points and Entrances

  • There are parking pay points on all floors. There are double doors to access the lift and staircase from the parking bays within the car park.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)