Access Guide
Introduction
- Opening times vary and are seasonal. Please check the website for more details.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Orford.
- 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 Melton.
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 Orford Quay.
- The car park is located off Quay Street.
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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 (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Jetty)
- This information is for the entrance located in front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (Jetty)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the boats.
- There is / are 12 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- Please note that the number of steps that have to be traversed is dependent on the height of the tide. The information above relates to a low tide with details of the maximum number of steps that would have to be traversed. .
Reception
- The reception desk is 3m (3yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access (Nature Reserve Blue Trail)
- The Blue Trail consists mainly of uneven tarmac with potholes at various points around the trail.
Inside Access (Nature Reserve Red Trail)
- The Red Trail contains areas of shingle based pathways which are uneven and prone to movement.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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Comments
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- Standard Toilets are available at the Wardens Office. Both red and blue trails pass through here.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
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Comments
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- The nature reserve has a mobility vehicle that seats a maximum of 3 people this must be booked in advance of a visit.