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Baylham House Farm

Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, IP6 8LG

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Overview (Baylham House Farm)

Parking (Accessible )

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the farm, along Mill Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of unsurfaced areas.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from Baylham House Farm entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Baylham House Farm Entrance)

  • This access point is located at the front of the farm, along Mill Lane.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the shop via the rear entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the shop via the rear entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Entrance (Shop Front )

  • This entrance is located at the front of the farm, along Mill Lane.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Shop Rear )

  • This entrance is located to the right as you enter via the Baylham House Farm entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Baylham House Farm )

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the shop via the rear entrance.
  • The distance from the shop rear entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Outdoor Spaces (Baylham House Farm)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment and farmland.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: animals pens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The pathways and walkways throughout the farm, have a mixture of slight and steep slopes. There is a steep ramp to access the rear of the farm.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The are steps to access the rear of the farm, these steps can be bypassed via a steep ramp.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, climbing and crawling.

Eating and Drinking (Farm Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The farm café is located on the left side of the farm grounds.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the sheltered seating area is accessed via a slight slope.
    • There is some 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: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the shop via the rear entrance.
    • The distance from the shop rear entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 126cm (width) x 192cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • 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 110cm 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 no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.