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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an historic barn used as a wedding venue, equipped with catering facilities, indoor and outdoor seating areas, and standard and accessible toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include formal gardens set within 250 acres of parkland (Haughley Park). Please note that Haughley Park House is privately owned and out of bounds.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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• Comments View
  • The barn and grounds are available to hire as a wedding venue on Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the year. Occasionally special events are also held in Haughley Park, but the venue and estate are not generally open to the public. See website for more information.

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Location

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

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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 all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the left as you approach the barn when entering the site.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located directly in front of the barn.
• Comments View
  • There are no Blue Badge bays within the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the barn.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Ceremonies Room Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the barn.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the barn, leading in from the courtyard.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the door's threshold.
  • There is/are 1 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 5cm.
• Comments View
  • There is level access to the courtyard from the barn via the main entrance, going around the edge of the building.

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Outside Access (Toilets Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the barn, in the toilet area.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the door's threshold.
  • There is/are 1 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 7cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some or all of the venue, depending on the event taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Level Change (Main Barn to Ceremonies Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the Main Barn and Ceremonies Room.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Please contact the venue in advance.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the Main Barn and Ceremonies Room.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Main Barn to Stable)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the main area of the barn and the stable.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• Please contact the venue in advance.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the main area of the barn and the stable.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the dining room.
• The dining room is located in the main barn and stable, as well as outside in the courtyard.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.

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• Comments View
  • Tables are 74cm high, with a clear floor space of 69cm.
  • All other specifications will vary depending on the individual event taking place.

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Parks and Gardens

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

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the barn.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 222cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 128cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridor at the rear right of the barn.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• 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 any of the grassed areas around the site.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.