Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a golf simulator located in the golf shop.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include one 18 hole adventure golf and two 9 hole foot golf courses and one 9 hole traditional golf course.
- Stonham Barns Retail Village link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- The venue is located within Stonham Barns.
- The nearest National Rail station is Needham Market.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left as you enter the Barns. The Blue Badge bays are straight ahead in the centre of the shopping village.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 200m (218yd 2ft) from the site entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 230m (251yd 1ft) from the site entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Blue Badge bays do not have hatched areas around them.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.
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Comments
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- Golf simulator can be booked in the evenings. Contact the venue.
Courses Accessibility
- The adventure golf course is generally level with slight slopes on some holes. The pathways are 105cm at their narrowest.
There are no seats available on the course itself.
The footgolf course and golf course have moderate undulating surfaces.
Due to the nature of the ground surfaces it may be difficult to navigate these courses at certain times. There are seats available on the main golf course.
Outside Access (Golf Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop.
- There is step-free 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) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There are picnic tables located near the entrance with table top heights of 72cm.
Inside Access (Golf Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The golf simulator is located at the rear of shop. There are sofas available in this area.
Counter (Golf Shop)
- The counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Car Park - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main car park.
- This accessible toilet is located in the centre of the toilet block on the approach to the retail village from the main car park.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Cafe 24.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 270cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a boiler and disposal bin that obstructs the accessible width.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are accessible and standard toilets available on the main Stonham Barns retail site.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
