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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a licensed shop, children’s play area, Wigwams, tent, caravan and a owner only static home area.
• Related link Lee Valley White Water Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/lee-valley-regional-park/access-guides/lee-valley-white-water-centre

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• Comments View
  • This site is open from 1st March to the 31st January.

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Opening Times (Office)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 17:00.

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Location

• The nearest National Rail station is Broxbourne.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The site has barrier controlled access for vehicles.
• The site opens at 08:00 and the gates are locked at 20:00.
• Parking is available throughout the site.
• There is a main unmarked tarmac car park at the rear of reception.
• There is a over spill unmarked gravel car park at the front of reception.

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Outside Access (Reception / Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Reception / Shop Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Reception / Shop entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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Inside Access (Reception / Shop)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.

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Dish Washing Area

• There is a dish washing area available next door to the standard male showers.
• The door is single.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is light.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• There is not level access to the dish washing area.
• There is a shallow step within the doorway.
• The step is not clearly marked.
• There is level access once inside.
• The height of the sinks is 90cm.

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Launderette

• There is a launderette available.
• The launderette is located to the right when facing the reception / shop.
• There is not level access to the launderette.
• There is 1 medium height step located within the doorway.
• The step is not clearly marked.
• The step does not have a handrail.
• There is level access once inside.
• The height of the highest controls of the washing machine / dryers is 97cm.

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Caravan Site

• There is a road running through the camp site.
• The gradient of the roads vary from easy to moderate.
• There are pathways throughout the camp site.
• The gradient of the pathways vary from easy to moderate.
• The path surfaces varies between concrete, loose chippings and tarmac.

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Wigwams - Number 12

• The Wigwam's are timber cabins which are fully insulated and double glazed, with heating and electricity.
• The information provided is for Wigwam number 12.
• There is not level access to the Wigwam.
• There is a ramp / slope to access the Wigwam.
• The ramp / slope is located in front of the Wigwam.
• The ramp / slope is moderate.
• There are 3 deep steps at the Wigwam.
• The steps are located to the right when facing the entrance.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps have handrails available on both sides.
• The ramp / slope overcomes the steps.
• The door to access the wigwam is single.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is heavy.
• The width of the wigwam door opening is 81cm.
• There are 12 wigwams in total on site.
• Wigwams 9, 10, 11 and 12 have ramp / sloped access, while the remaining wigwams can only be accessed via steps.
• All wigwams have a shallow step within the doorway including the wigwams with ramped access.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the reception / shop entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right when facing the reception / shop.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 310cm (5ft 7in x 10ft 2in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency 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 coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are not available.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shower)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 39cm (1ft 3in).
• Other facilities available include; a shower curtain and emergency alarm.

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Standard Shower (s)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the block to the right when facing the reception / shop.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Level Change - Standard Showers

• There is a medium height well marked step without handrails to access the standard female showers.
• There is a shallow well marked step without handrails to access the standard male showers.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the building next to the reception / shop.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the reception / shop entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change - Standard Toilets

• There is 1 medium height well marked step without handrails to access the standard female and male toilets.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is a dog toilet or toileting area.
• Staff who speak different languages are not generally on duty.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
• A member of staff trained in Makaton is not generally on duty.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.