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Introduction

• Related link Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - Barrow and Deer Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/plymouth-city-council/access-guides/mount-edgcumbe-house-and-country-park-barrow-and-deer-park
• Related link Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - Stables.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/plymouth-city-council/access-guides/mount-edgcumbe-house-and-country-park-stables
• Related link Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/plymouth-city-council/access-guides/mount-edgcumbe-house-and-country-park-house

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• Comments View
  • The Historic Gardens are open all year around.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Opening Times (Orangery Restaurant - April 1st - September 30th)

• Monday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
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  • There are parking spaces located next to the Historic Garden Entrance.

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Outside Access (Historic Garden Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Historic Garden Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Members are able to hire a mobility scooter for £2.50 per hour.

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Level Change (Historic Gardens)

• There is a series of easy and moderate ramps around the gardens.
• The paths around the gardens are surfaced.
• There are 4 medium steps in the garden that can be overcome by slopes and ramps.

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Outside Access (Orangery Entrance)

• 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 230cm (7ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Orangery Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Orangery)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Orangery Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (The Orangery)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• 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 Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the service counter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 280cm (5ft 11in x 9ft 2in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
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  • There is also access to these toilets from the Historic Gardens.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Orangery)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the service counter.
  • The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the orangery entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is also access to these toilets from the Historic Gardens.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.