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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Visitor Centre, Copper Beech Tearoom, walled garden and a children's play area.

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• Comments View
  • The park is open dawn - dusk.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Brandon.
• 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 Brandon.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the visitor centre 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the visitor centre.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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  • The door is push pad operated.

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Level Change (Visitor Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Country Park Paths)

• The paths throughout the country park are made of concrete, grass, mud and loose chippings surfaces.
• There are many uneven surfaces on the paths, with easy and moderate slopes in some areas.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Copper Beech Tearoom)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall 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 snacks & drinks.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located outside at the rear of the visitor centre.
  • The female and male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located outside at the rear of the visitor centre.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 190cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 49cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour 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 poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down to the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.