Access Guide
Introduction
- The Crown at Woodbridge is a bar and restaurant with standard 10 rooms on the first floor.
Opening Times
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Woodbridge.
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.
- Guests must enter their vehicle registration plate details upon entering to avoid parking charges.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue, off Quay Street.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 248cm x 446cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the rear 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach - Car Park to Main Entrance
- The approach from the car park to the main entrance is approximately 52 metres long.
- The main entrance has stepped access that can be overcome with a portable ramp, which can also be used to avoid the steps at the rear entrance.
- There are narrow pathways along the route and the surfaces consist of concrete and block paving.
- There is a slight to steep upwards slope towards Thoroughfare where the route evens and becomes more level.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, off Thoroughfare.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- Please contact a staff member for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 3 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 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- 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 68cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- Please contact a staff member for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is/are 3 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 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are not 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.
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Comments
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- It was not possible to photograph the portable ramp in place at the time of survey (January 2024).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- The height of the touch screen to enter vehicle registration details is between 129cm-143cm.
Level Change (Access to Bar and Restaurant)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the reception desk.
- There is/are 2 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at all times.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are narrow corridors on the first floor where the standard rooms are located.
- The width of the corridors range between 80cm-100cm.
Opening Times (Bar and Lounge)
- Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.
Eating and Drinking (Bar and Lounge)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the ground floor of the venue.
- The bar does serve food.
- 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.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- 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
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- The height of the bar is 117cm.
Opening Times (Restaurant)
- Monday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Monday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Thursday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Friday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 14:30.
- Saturday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 18:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 14:30.
Entrance (Restaurant)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 modern European cuisine.
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Comments
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- The height of the breakfast counter is 88cm.
Level Change (Restaurant - Access to Upper Seating Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the centre of the restaurant.
- There is/are 2 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
Other Floors (Ground Floor to First Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all standard rooms.
Level Change (Access to Standard Rooms)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located along the first floor corridor.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are 2 deep steps to access rooms 1-3.
- There is 1 shallow step to access room 1.
- There are 2 deep steps to access rooms 6 and 7.
- There is 1 shallow step to access rooms 8, 9 and 10.
Room (Room 7)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 3.
- There are 10 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 10 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) Teletext/subtitles.
- The venue does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- Staff members keep a record of sensory impairments, so if the unlikely case of a fire alarm were to go off, they would go and enter the room and alert guests.
- Portable ramps are available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the venue, within the bar lounge area.
- There is 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- 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 170cm x 206cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 127cm 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 the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor of the venue, within the bar lounge area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 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.
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.
- This service cannot be requested.
