Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the Harbour Masters complex that includes showers, accessible toilet, laundry facilities, permanent/visitor moorings, a play park and winter storage.
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Comments
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- To enquire about moorings at Beccles, please telephone the Yacht Station on 01502 712 225.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Beccles.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Lowestoft.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.
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 Beccles Quay South.
- The car park is located off Bridge Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 320cm x 500cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on The Quay.
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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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- Waiting on The Quay is limited to 30 minutes between 08.00 and 16.00 daily.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- 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 service counter.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 only.
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- The cafe is not open until Easter.
Level Change (Cafe)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Level Change (Footbridge Across River)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located either side of the bridge.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the information centre.
- This accessible toilet is located in a toilet block opposite the information centre.
- There is not 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 information centre when open.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 180cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot 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 poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are poor.
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 10m (32ft 10in) from the information centre.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
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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 10m (32ft 10in) from the information centre.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in all standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- Please note there are several flood barriers up that make access to male shower/toilets very hard to get to. .
Level Change (Standard Toilets/Showers/Laundry Room)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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.