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The Old Bridge Hotel-Riverside Rooms

1 High Street , Huntingdon, Cambridgshire, PE29 3TQ

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The venue has several meeting rooms and a bar area and is connected to the main hotel and restaurant.

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the side 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 400cm x 490cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Riverside Rooms Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • 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 80cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is used to access the hotels business centre and function rooms.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 22m (24yd 2in) from the entrance.
  • There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • This reception desk is for enquiries relating to the business centre and meeting rooms.

Level Change (Reception)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the approach to the reception leading from the bar area.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is not 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 varied.
  • Comments View
    • There are level changes to reach several of the meeting rooms.

Eating and Drinking (Riverside Rooms Bar)

  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located to the right as you enter.
  • The bar does not serve food.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Children are welcomed in the bar area.

Kingfisher Room

  • The Kingfisher Room is located opposite the Riverside Bar and near the standard toilets.
  • This room is 20m from the Riverside Rooms accessible entrance.
  • There is a set of manual double doors with one locked leaf to enter the room.
  • The door opens towards you, is heavy and is 74cm in width.
  • There are 3 steps beyond the entrance.
  • These steps are 15cm in height, not clearly marked and do not have handrails.
  • This room is used mainly for business meetings and has a several tables with chairs surrounding them.
  • The table are at a height of 74cm.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.

Swan Room

  • The Swan Room is located opposite the Riverside Bar and near the Kingfisher Room.
  • There are a set of manual double doors with one locked leaf to enter the room.
  • The opening width of the door is 74cm.
  • The door opens away from you and is heavy.
  • This room is mainly used for business meetings and has a several tables with chairs surrounding them.
  • The tables are at a height of 74cm.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • This room is approximately 18m from the Riverside Rooms accessible entrance.

River Room

  • The River Room is located behind the Riverside Bar, next to the reception area.
  • This room is 19m from the Riverside Rooms accessible entrance.
  • There is a single door to enter the room.
  • The door opens away from you, is heavy and is 74cm wide.
  • There are 4 steps before the entrance.
  • These steps are 15cm in height, not clearly marked and do not have handrails.
  • This room is mainly used for business meetings and has a large table with chairs surrounding it.
  • The table is 74cm in height.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.

Other Floors (Riverside Rooms)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • There are 15 steps between floors.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Mallard Room and the restaurant in the main hotel.

Mallard Room

  • The Mallard Room is located on the first floor.
  • The door to the room is single, heavy, opens away from you and is 70cm wide.
  • The room has a table that is 74cm in height with several chairs surrounding it.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • This room is mainly used for meetings but can be used for other events.

Outside Access (Beer Garden Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the beer garden facing the car park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Entrance (Riverside Rooms Bar to Beer Garden)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the bar.
  • Entrance View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 48cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Beer Garden

  • The beer garden is at the rear of the Riverside Bar and at the side of the main car park.
  • The beer garden has several tables and chairs throughout.
  • The tables are all 74cm in height.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • There is a seasonal bar at the rear of the beer garden which is open for functions and parties.
  • The seasonal bar is 84cm in height with no low sections.
  • The beer garden garden has a block paving floor with some loose gravel sections.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the riverside rooms accessible entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via the riverside rooms accessible entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is not push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
    • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are 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 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 41cm (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 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

Standard Toilet(s)