Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a driving range, 9 hole parr 3 course, putting green, mini golf and pro shop.
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Comments
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- The opening times for the venues vary depending on the season and weather conditions, contact the venue for more information.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Basingstoke.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Basingstoke.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 650cm (12ft 6in x 21ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a height restriction barrier that was open at the time of survey as shown in photograph 1.
- The height of the barrier is 200cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Reception)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free 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) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Outside Access (Reception - Mini Golf and Driving Range)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond reception.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Driving Range Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the driving range.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Level Change (Driving Range)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- Bays 1-3 bays are accessible.
- Bays 4 - 22 are stepped access.
- The steps are 15cm high.
- The height of the token slot for the ball dispenser is 160cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance - reception.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Knights Realm Adventure Golf
- Knights Realm Adventure Golf is located at the rear of the venue.
- The gates at the entrance are double and permanently held open as shown in photograph 1.
- The width of the entrance is 208cm.
- There are slight slopes.
- The paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are different surfaces such as block paving, astroturf and wood.
- There is a box at the 12th hole as shown in photograph 14 and 15.
- The door is light and opens away from you (push).
- The width of the door is 79cm.
- There is level access here.
- The gates at the exit are double and permanently held open as shown in photograph 18.
- The gates have a width of 213cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of reception.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance - reception.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance - reception.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 235cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 alarm.
- 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.