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Location

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

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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.

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Parking (Barnes Park Road)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in Barnes Park Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Barnes Park Road vehicle entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Barnes Park Road vehicle entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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 two spaces designated for coaches only, as shown in photograph 7.

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Parking (Ettrick Grove)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in Ettrick Grove.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Ettrick Grove vehicle and pedestrian entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Ettrick Grove vehicle and pedestrian 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 concrete.
  • 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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Access Point (Durham Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Durham Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.

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Barnes Park Road Vehicle Entrance to Car Park

• The vehicle entrance is located in Barnes Park Road and leads to the car park.
• There is no pathway alongside the vehicle entrance.

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Access Point (Barnes View Access Point 1)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Barnes View at the junction with Barnes Park Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Barnes View Access Point 2)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Barnes View opposite Colchester Terrace.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The width of the gap is 145cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Ettrick Grove Vehicle and Pedestrian Entrance

• The vehicle and pedestrian entrance is located off Ettrick Grove, close to the junction with Ettrick Gardens and leads to the Ettrick Grove Car Park and the main park area.
• There is a pathway to the right of the road which is over 150cm in width with some uneven sections and is on an easy slope uphill.
• There is a gate on the pathway to which is 100cm in width, opens away from you and is heavy.

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Access Point (Ettrick Grove Access Point 2)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Ettrick Grove opposite Shrewsbury Crescent.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate, slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are several pieces of play equipment for children alongside the pathways in an open plan setting.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Barnes Park Road)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, written text and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Barnes Park Road vehicle entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter and opposite the car park.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 210cm (7ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste, sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 good.
• Comments View
  • There are two additional facilities next to the one surveyed, all with the same specifications.

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Level Change (Accessible, Standard Toilets & Baby Changing Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the facilities.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Barnes Park Road)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter and opposite the car park.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Barnes Park Road vehicle 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.
• Comments View
  • There is one standard and one child toilet within the facility.

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Baby Changing Room

• The baby changing room is located next to the accessible and standard toilets.
• The room is 27m from the Barnes Park Road vehicle entrance.
• There door to the room opens towards you, is a single, heavy and 90cm in width.
• The baby changing table once extended is 75cm in height.
• The room has a standard toilet, sink and bin available.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Barnes Park - Extension link (new tab) - click here.
• Coach House Cafe link (new tab) - click here.