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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a refreshment kiosk, Saints Bay Tower, standard toilets, and the beach.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times (Saints Bay)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Opening Times (Toilets and Kiosk - April to September)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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Approach

• The last 200m of road is pedestrian access only.
• Blue Badge holders are allowed to drive past this point.
• The road has a steep downward incline towards the bay.
• The road surface is tarmac.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the right, before the kiosk.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the kiosk.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The depth of the Blue Badge bay is 350cm.
  • The width is unmarked.
  • There is no standard parking available.

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Eating and Drinking (Kiosk)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right, before the bay.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Kiosk.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The most accessible seating area is the wooden-floored area closest to the Blue Badge parking space.
  • There is level access to this seating area.
  • All other seating has stepped access.

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Level Change (Kiosk)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the right side of the approach road.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (Kiosk Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located facing the kiosk.
• There is/are 3 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Level Change (Kiosk Additional Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right, behind the kiosk.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The last step, immediately before the additional seating area, does not have a handrail.
  • The additional seating area is behind the kiosk, overlooking the bay.

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Access Point (Beach)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the top of the beach.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before and through the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • The surface at the access point is irregular flagstones.
  • The surface is uneven.

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Saints Bay Beach

• The upper beach consists of large stones and pebbles.
• The slope of the upper beach is steep.
• The lower beach (when the tide is out) consists of sand.
• The slope of the lower beach becomes slight further out.

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Outside Access (Saints Bay Tower)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately before the door, and around the tower.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located from Saints Bay Road to the tower.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 25cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional low step at the base of the door.
  • The easiest approach to the tower is via Saints Bay Road (which branches to the right just before the pedestrian-only approach to Saints Bay).
  • The steps from Saints Bay Road are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • The tower can also be reached from the additional seating area behind the kiosk.
  • These steps are very steep, uneven, and have no handrail.
  • There are over 50 steps by this route.
  • There are also sections of steep path.
  • Photographs 5 to 8 show the steps from Saints Bay to the tower.
  • At the time of survey (April 2023), Saints Bay Tower was locked.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located around the left side of the kiosk.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the kiosk.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located around the back of the kiosk.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the kiosk.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Female Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the female standard toilets.
• There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The handrail is on the left for the first two steps, then changes to the right.

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Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the toilets.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass on either side of the road or the beach.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.