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Dunorlan Park

Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QN

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About this venue

Once a private landscaped garden, Dunorlan Park is now a historically important and much-loved public park. Dunorlan Park is spacious and elegant with wild grassy slopes and magnificent views across the lake to the Weald. Facilities at Dunorlan Park include: Boating lake with boat hire Dunorlan Cafe open 7 days a week between 9am and 5pm Two car parks Toilets Natural play area Victoria Cross Grove Pond dipping Royal Tunbridge Wells Model Boat Club

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a fountain, gardens and a lake which has boats for hire from Easter - September.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Tunbridge Wells.
  • The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Tunbridge Wells.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a parking area reserved for 2 Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is also available at the Hall's Hole Road entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Pembury Road.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • Facilities within this park are accessed via very steep slopes.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The accessible toilet is 180m (197yd) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located within the toilet block.
    • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
    • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • 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 sink.
    • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The sink 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • Although there is level access directly to the toilet block, this can only be accessed by steep slopes.

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Additional Info

  • Children are welcomed at the venue.