Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include gardens, WW2 memorial gardens, an outdoor cafe, avery, tennis courts, bowling green, ancient ruins and a children's playground.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Thursday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Friday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Saturday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Sunday 09:00 - 19:30.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bury St Edmonds.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Bury St Edmonds.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Angel Hill Parking Zone.
- The car park is located on Angel Hill.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Mustow Street)
- This information is for the entrance located on Mustow Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in) wide.
Outside Access (Bridge Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the gardens.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Churchyard Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Raingate Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Abbey Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Angel Hill.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 350cm (11ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Footpaths)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located running throughout the venue.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Abbey Gate.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side as you enter through Abbey Gate, in the toilet block.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the toilet attendent.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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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 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the toilet block.
- The female toilets are 50m (55yd) from the Abbey Gate.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the toilet block.
- The male toilets are 50m (55yd) from the Abbey Gate.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.