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Introduction

Services / facilities within the grounds include an educational centre, a nursery school, a nature trail, stables, a children's playground and a study area.

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.

Comments View
- The cafe and shop opening times vary depending on requirements on the day.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Limehouse.
The nearest underground station is Canary Wharf.
The nearest DLR station is Island Gardens.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Pier Street)

Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located in Pier Street.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 210cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located leading to and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Comments View
- The sloped pathway is uneven in places.

Access Point (Crossharbour Asda)

Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located at Crossharbour Asda.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located leading to and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Comments View
- The ground around and beyond the access point is uneven.

Inside Access (Courtyard)

Photos

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- Within the courtyard there is the reception, a cafe, picnic tables, a shop, stables and toilets.

Inside Access (Park and Farm)

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There is not level access to the service(s).
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Comments View
- There is a nature walk which is fairly level and made up of loose gravel.
- There are seats without armrests located throughout the farm.

Level Change (Park and Farm)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Comments View
- The park and farm are accessed throughout by various easy and steep slopes.
- These slopes are a mixture of tarmac, loose chippings and grass.

Eating and Drinking (Mudchute Kitchen)

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The following information is for the café.
The café is located in the courtyard.
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.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 400m (437yd 1ft) from the Pier Street entrance.
The standard height for tables is 68cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are hand held and wall.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are 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.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 400m (437yd 1ft) from the Pier Street access point.
- This accessible toilet is located within the courtyard opposite the shop.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not 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 sanitary, clinical waste and general domestic 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 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 not a wash basin.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 courtyard, opposite the shop.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 400m (437yd 1ft) from the Pier Street access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the courtyard, opposite the shop.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 400m (437yd 1ft) from the Pier Street access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.