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Caldecotte Lake

Bletcham Way, Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8HP

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Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: Hickory's Smokehouse, play areas and picnic areas.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are several access points located throughout the park grounds.
      These access points vary with level, slightly sloped, steeply sloped and stepped access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: at various points along pathways (slight and steep gradients).
    • The following areas have stepped access: at various points along pathways.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and bollards.
    • The ground and first floors of Hickory's Smokehouse can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Hickory's Smokehouse)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right side of Hickory's Smokehouse.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear of the Hickory's Smokehouse.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the right side of the Hickory's Smokehouse.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking (Bletcham Way Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Bletcham Way, on the north side of the park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 104cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Hickory's Smokehouse entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 210cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Monellan Grove Car Park)

Parking (Monellan Crescent Car Park)

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground, a playground with play equipment, gardens and open countryside.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: Hickory's Smokehouse.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, block paving and bonded gravel.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: at various points along the pathways (slight and steep).
  • The following areas have stepped access: at various points along the pathways.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have bollards and uneven surfaces.
  • There are several access points located throughout the park grounds.
    These access points vary with level, slightly sloped, steeply sloped and stepped access.
  • Playground View
    • There is a play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 180cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing and viewing.
    • There is an additional play area on the south side of the park.

Seating Area (Picnic Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The picnic area is located on the south side of the park, to the right as you exit the Monellan Grove Car Park.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • There are several additional picnic areas located throughout the park.

Entrance (Hickory's Smokehouse)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Hickory's Smokehouse.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Hickory's Smokehouse)

  • Location and Access View
    • Hickory's Smokehouse is located on the north side of the park.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left after you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: on the left and right of the ground floor and the seating area on the first floor.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Hickory's Smokehouse - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right side of Hickory's Smokehouse.
    • The distance from Hickory's Smokehouse entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 223cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Hickory's Smokehouse)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right side of Hickory's Smokehouse.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.