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Whirlow Brook Hall

Whirlow Brook Park, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, S11 9QD

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a multi-purpose celebration and events venue set in its own rural grounds.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: parking, indoor events and celebration spaces and outdoor trails.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Inclusion and Diversity Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the left side.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left side.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor, to the left side.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located beyond the venue, at the rear.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located Outside the rear entrance.
    • Guests with mobility and access needs can avoid the steep slope and camber in the car park by being dropped off at the rear entrance.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (The Oak Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • This room has a bar for celebrations and events, and leads into the The Garden Suite.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 101cm.
    • This door may be held open for some events.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right side of the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Garden Suite)

  • The room is located ahead after entering, and overlooks the garden.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event. The room can be separated into 2 rooms and there is an alternative entrance from The Oak Room that has a single manual door that opens away, with an opening width of 90cm.

Seating Area (Garden Suite Patio)

  • Location and Access View
    • This seating area is located outside The Garden Suite and can be accessed externally, or via The Garden Suite via a ramp.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
    • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some garden and exterior areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: lower levels of the garden from this seating area.
    • There is 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.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left side.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 150cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 192cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right after entering.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Beech Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • 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 with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Sycamore Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Cedar Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Willow Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: woodland and formal gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass, compact earth and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some trails and outdoors areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some trails and outdoors areas.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have bollards and uneven surfaces.