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Batford Springs Nature Reserve

32 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5AQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, nature walks, river walks and open spaces.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Harpenden.

COVID-19 Information

  • There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
  • There is not hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
  • The hand sanitisers are hand held.
  • Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
  • There is not a limited number of people allowed inside.
  • There is not a one-way system throughout.
  • There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks. View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Marquise Lane Car Park.
    • The car park is located in Marquise Lane.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Marquise Lane Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Marquise Lane.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • This is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 160cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

Access Point (Marquise Public House Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Marquise Lane.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • This is no gate at this access point.

Access Point (Lower Luton Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located in Lower Luton Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • This is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Children's Play Area

  • The childrens play area is accessed via a light gate.
  • The gate opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is 90cm wide.
  • The surface of the play area is grass and loose chippings.
  • The play equipment is on rubberised and grass surfaces.
  • There is easy access to all of the equipment.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)