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Goldney House Orangery and Gardens

Lower Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS8 1BX

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the city centre follow the A4 towards Avonmouth.
      Having passed the Cathedral on your right and the at Bristol Science Centre on the left, you reach a signal controlled roundabout.
      Take the second exit to Jacobs Wells Road and then the first turning on the left (200m) Constitution Hill.
      The Lower Clifton residences are located at the top of Constitution Hill.
    • There are a limited number of spaces at the residences.
      The Residential Halls have a parking permit system in place.
      Student Permits are free for Blue Badge holders (or where permission has been granted).
      All other parking is on the roadside and is mostly Residents Parking Zones with limited pay and display parking.
      On-street parking charges and restrictions do not apply to Blue Badge Holders.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus route from the city centre is the number 8 to Victoria Square.
      From the bus stop walk down Clifton Road to Lower Clifton Hill (approximately 500m).
      An alternative is routes 1, 2, 3, 3X, 4, 8, 9 or 16 (the University Bus) to Triangle West.
      The walking route from the bus stop is down Berkeley Place to Lower Clifton Hill. The gradients in this area are steep and not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest main line station is Bristol Temple Meads. The number 8 bus stops at the main entrance to the station.

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Constitution Hill.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking bays on Constitution Hill are not marked into individual bays.
    • There is room for approximately 7 vehicles.
    • The parking bay is 191cm wide.
    • On-street parking is limited to 3 hours between 09:00 and 19:00.
    • Parking restrictions do not apply to Blue Badge holders.

Outside Access (Constitution Hill Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Constitution Hill.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The width of the ramp is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is used solely for access to the orangery by prior appointment.
    • Constitution Hill is on a steep gradient (shown in photograph 5).

Gardens

  • The 18th century gardens are opened to the public for guided tours throughout the summer.
  • The gardens have paths throughout.
  • The surface of the paths is loose gravel and tarmac.
  • The paths are uneven in places.
  • The paths are over 75cm wide.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths leading from the main entrance to the Orangery entrance.
  • There are 3 medium height steps without handrails along the one of the paths in the garden.
  • There are 4 medium height steps with handrails on the right going up along one of the paths in the garden.
  • There are bench seats and picnic tables at various points in the garden.
  • There are some historic structures, such as the grotto and tower, which may be opened for some groups.

Outside Access (Orangery Stepped Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Orangery, ahead as you enter the gardens via the main entrance.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 62cm (2ft).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Orangery Ramped Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the Orangery, ahead as you enter the gardens via the Constitutional Hill entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • The handrail covers the internal ramp only.

Orangery

  • The Orangery is used for functions, including weddings.
  • There is ample room to manoeuvre throughout the Orangery.
  • The layout will vary according to the requirements of visitors using the room.
  • There are heavy, double, doors opening into the main garden which can be permanently held open during events if required.
  • There is a medium height step from the path in front of the Orangery into the garden.
  • There are bench seats along the path in front of the Orangery.

Accessible Toilet (Orangery)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Orangery ramped entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor as you enter via the Orangery ramped entrance.
    • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 218cm (5ft x 7ft 2in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
    • 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 female sanitary 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 a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There is a baby change unit in the accessible toilet cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change when extended is 90cm.

Standard Toilet(s) (Orangery)

  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the Orangery as you enter via the Orangery ramped entrance.
    • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 28m from the Orangery ramped entrance.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
    • The step(s) is / are located leading from the rear right of the main Orangery room to the toilets.
    • There is/are 14 step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are no handrails for the first 2 steps.