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Hippersons Boatyard

Gillingham Dam, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include self catering floating houseboats and glamping pods, electric day boat hire, paddle board,canoes and kayaks hire. Reception and public standard toilets.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Beccles.

Parking (Paddlecraft)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no charges for parking. There are no marked bays.
    • The car park is located beyond the main entrance to your right, as you drive in.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are no Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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
    • The surface of the car park is a mix of loose gravel and tarmac.

Parking (Accommodation)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located beyond the main entrance, to your left as you drive in.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are no Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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
    • The car surface is a mix of loose gravel and tarmac.
    • The bays are marked out with posts with the accommodation names on them.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This information is for the entrance located within the accommodation car park.
  • Entrance View
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up from the car park to the entrance via the grass verge.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 26cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Access to jetty and slipway

  • Access to the jetty and slipway is to the rear of the accommodation car park.
  • The pathways from the car park are tarmac, slopes vary from slight to steep.
  • There are no handrails along the pathways.
  • Members of staff are on hand to assist and guide you to the jetty/slipway and assist you if required to access your boat or kayak.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: concrete or tarmac, gravel and muddy.
    • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
    • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are slight slopes without handrails and steep slopes without handrails in the main areas.
    • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • The play equipment is not in easy reach for a range of users.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Level Change (Access To Standard Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s) (Shared - Reception)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of the car park or within the fields along the river.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.