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Introduction

• All safety equipment is available for hire when booking.
• Once booking is complete you will be given a code to enter at the main gates.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ockenden.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• 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 at the centre of the site.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Gates)

• This information is for the entrance located off Buckles Lane.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is an intercom.
• The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Reception)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Pathways

• The pathways are varied in widths from 100cm to 250cm.
• There are easy slopes throughout the surrounding areas.
• The pathways vary from tarmac, concrete and dirt.
• The trails can become very muddy in certain weather conditions.

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Climbing Wall and Picnic Area

• The climbing wall and picnic area are located to the rear of the reception office.
• There is a 90cm wooden path leading to the climbing wall gate.
• The width of the access gate is 100cm.
• There are several fixed picnic tables and benches to the left of the climbing wall.
• The height of the benches are 45cm.

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Day Hut

• The Hut is located in the woods to the rear of the car park and is used as a base for day visitors.
• There is an easy to moderate ramp with handrails on both sides.
• The width of the ramp is 150cm and has a turning point at the top of 150cm x 150cm.
• The width of the door is 80cm.
• There are several tables and chairs that can be arranged as required.

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Self Catering Day/Weekend Hut

• There are two catering huts available.
• The first hut is fully equipped self catering with heating.
• Access is by a wooden ramp.
• The width of the ramp is 100cm with handrails to the left as you go up.
• The width of the door is 80cm.
• The benches can all be moved and repositioned if required.
• The second hut is a fully catered hut and staff will do all required cooking.
• Access is via a wooden ramp.
• The width of the ramp is 100cm with handrails to the left as you go up.
• The width of the door is 80cm.
• The benches can be moved and repositioned if required.

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Accommodation Huts

• The accommodation huts are located to the rear of the self catering day/weekend hut.
• There are four huts in total and each has a deep step of 20cm at the entrance.
• The doors are light weight and open inwards.
• The width of the double doors are 150cm.
• The lower bunk bed is 40cm from the floor.

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Jetty

• There is a 90cm wide moderate to steep slope leading down to the jetty with a handrail on your right.
• There is stepped access leading from the jetty to the shower block.
• The 15+ steps are medium depth and the handrail is to the right as going up.
• There is a manual hoist available to use on the jetty.
• No access to the jetty is allowed unless you have all safety aids on.

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Outside Access (Shower Block - Boys and Girls)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Shower Block

• The shower block is located to the left of the reception building.
• The tarmac path varies in width from 90cm - 150cm.
• The entrance for the girls changing room is facing the lake.
• The entrance for the boys changing room is facing the woods.

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Accessible Shower (Shower Block - Boys)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Shower Block - Boys. Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the changing rooms.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 235cm (7ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 the left.
  • 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 45cm (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 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 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.

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Standard Shower (Shower Block - Boys)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing room.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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Accessible Shower (Shower Block - Girls)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a flip down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Shower Block - Girls. Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the changing room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 235cm (7ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 the left.
  • 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 45cm (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 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 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.

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Standard Shower (Shower Block - Girls)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing room.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing room.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• 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 venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.