Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a café, standard toilets and a function room for hire.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include exterior seating.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.
Location
- The venue is located within Stonham Barns Retail Village.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Needham Market.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left as you enter the Barns. The Blue Badge bays are straight ahead in the centre of the shopping village.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 200m (218yd 2ft) from the site entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 230m (251yd 1ft) from the site 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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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- Blue Badge bays do not have hatched areas around them.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- 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 counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the café entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held 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 meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There are external bench-style picnic tables with a top height of 70cm.
Level Change (Access to the Rear Additional Seating)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located ahead as you enter the venue.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played the majority of the time.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- All the floors are tiled. There is an internal ramp to access the rear seating area.
Children's Sensory Room
- There is a children's sensory room to the left on the upper level of the café.
There are double doors that open inwardly. The opening width is 74cm.
The room has a bubble tube, discoball, projector, tactile walls and soft play equipment. There are child friendly tables and chairs.
Outside Access (Access to the Toilets and Rear Covered Patio)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Café 24.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately after exiting the door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are accessible toilets in the Stonham Barns retail village. Please refer to the associated website for further information.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind the café on the rear covered patio.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Café 24 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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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 the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.