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Introduction

Related link RSPB - Lakenheath Fen Trails.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/suffolk-county-council/rspb---lakenheath-fen-trails

Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Lakenheath.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located off Station Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- 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 loose chippings.
- 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.
Comments View
- There are 2 unmarked signposted designated Blue Badge parking bays.
- The car park is 50m from the Visitor Centre.
- There is a parking area for Blue Badge holders at the start of the woodland trail. Contact the venue for more information.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Comments View
- The leaf door can be opened to make the entrance double width.

Outside Access (Trails Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Reception

The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high (110cm+).
The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 ahead as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 215cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
- There is 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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 grab rails 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).