Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Helmingham.
- The venue is not 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 Westerfield.
Opening Times (May - September)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 11:00 - 16:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday 11:00 - 16:30.
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.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- 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 grass.
- 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.
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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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- Additional parking to the front of the house allows more level access to the gardens as shown in photo 2. The parking here is unmarked and undesignated.
Outside Access (Courtyard)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 310cm (10ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Courtyard)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the courtyard entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access (Courtyard)
- There is not level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Outside Access (Cafe)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not 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 113cm (3ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- The cafe is located to the left as you enter the courtyard.
Level Change (Cafe)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the cafe entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located as you enter the cafe.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 18in) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not 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 varied hot and cold snacks.
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Comments
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- The floor within the cafe is tiled and uneven in places.
Outside Access (Gardens)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- The ground between the the two gates is uneven grass.
Level Change (Gardens)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the garden entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Front of house to Gardens)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Front of house to Gardens)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- The surface of the path is grass and is uneven at various points.
Inside Access (Gardens)
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Gardens)
- The garden paths are made of grass and are uneven in places.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located next to the accessible toilet.
- The female toilets are 26m (28yd 17in) from the courtyard entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right as you enter the courtyard and ahead.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 27m (29yd 1ft) from the courtyard entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the courtyard and then to the right.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 300cm (8ft x 9ft 10in).
- 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 86cm (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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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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 fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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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 76cm (2ft 6in).
Level Change (Accessible & Standard Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the side of the toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.