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Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park - The Barn Restaurant and Coffee House

Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich , IP9 2AP

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Overview (Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park)

  • About View
    • This is a farm and wildlife park with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: animal viewing and animal petting, a farm shop, restaurant, playgrounds, Clarkes, Joules, Seasalt Cornwall and Barbour.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a mixture of slight and steep slopes along all paths within Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park. .
    • The following areas have stepped access: there are several steps along the path within Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: an electric scooter.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Parking (Visitors )

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 395cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Car Park 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 visitors and 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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (The Barn Restaurant and Coffee House)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left side of the restaurant.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the restaurant.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Access Point (Car Park Entrance)

  • This access point is located at the front of the visitor car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 320cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the front of The Barn Restaurant and Coffee House.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (The Barn Restaurant and Coffee House)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Barn Restaurant and Coffee House are along the pathway that is in between the car park entrance and welcome entrance.
    • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is 1 step with no handrails.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • 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 restaurant.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 120cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a steep ramp ahead as you enter the restaurant via the accessible entrance and this gives access to more seating and the toilets.
    • The following areas have stepped access: There are steps in the centre of the restaurant and these gives access to more seating and the bar.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the restaurant.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 226cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • 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 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.