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Introduction

• The park opens at 08:00 until dusk.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Belhus.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Upminster.
• The nearest underground station is Upminster.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the left of the visitor centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 355cm x 430cm (11ft 8in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the visitor centre main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 54m (59yd 2in) from the visitor centre main 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 2.4cm (1in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 - 4 show the Blue Badge spaces.
    
  • Photographs 9, 10, 11 and 12 show the route towards the visitor centre.
    
  • Photographs 13 and 14 show the route towards the visitor centre.

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Opening Times (Visitor Centre)

• Monday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Sunday 09:00 - 15:30.

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the visitor centre.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • 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 in front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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Eating and Drinking (Visitor Centre - Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the visitor centre.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is 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 1m (3ft 3in) from the Visitor Centre main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is cold snacks and hot and cold drinks.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 10-14 show the covered outdoor seating area.

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Counter (Visitor Centre)

• The counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the visitor centre.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the rear entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Inside Access

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

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Shopmobility

• Route maps are available.
• Manual wheelchairs are not available.
• Powered wheelchairs are not available.
• Powered scooters are available.
• Equipment does have to be booked in advance.
• There is not a hire charge.
• Escorts are not normally available to assist around town / city.
• Trained escorts are not available for people with a visual impairment.
• Trained escorts are not available for people with a hearing impairment.

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• Comments View
  • There are two scooters available for hire.
    
  • They are located on the left along the route from the car park to the visitor centre.
    
  • Please call the centre to book the scooters.
    
  • An induction will take place before being allowed to hire the scooters.

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Belhus Woods Country Park

• There are easy and moderate slopes with uneven surfaces throughout the county park.

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Access Point (Southern Access Point)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the southern corner of the park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The width of the gap is 109cm.
  • This kissing gate has a padlock which can be opened via a radar key to allow access for mobility scooters.
    Unlock the padlock with the radar key and the gate the opens away from you as shown in photographs 4 - 6.
    Photograph 6 shows the access looking out/away from the park.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Non Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the male toilet entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male section of the toilet block.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 163cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 4in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
• 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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 visual 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located the male accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The door into the male toilet block is a single, manual door that opens away from you (push). The door may be difficult to open and has an opening of 101cm.
    
  • There is a hand dryer located in the standard toilet area as shown in photographs 9 and 10.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Female Standard Toilet entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the female standard toilet block.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is the female accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 164cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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 visual 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The door into the female toilet block is a single, manual door that opens away from you (push). The door may be difficult to open and has an opening of 101cm.
    
  • There is a hand dryer located in the standard toilet area as shown in photographs 9 and 10.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 to the left of the visitor centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the visitor centre main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible/ambulant cubicle of the male and female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Toilet Block)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the male and female toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp information is in relation to the male toilet as shown in photographs 1 and 2. The female toilet ramp is identical apart from the handrail is on the right hand side as shown in photographs 3 and 4.