Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Uddingston.
Opening Times (April-September)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.
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.
- The car park is located in the centre of the park, adjacent to the toilets.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located adjacent to the raised allotments.
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Comments
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- The allotments turning circle and drop off point had a surface of loose chippings at the time of survey.
- There is further parking near New Edinburgh Road.
Outside Access (Greenhouse Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the greenhouses.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are 3 adjoining greenhouses and 1 rear greenhouse section.
- The rear doors of the rear section were 51cm wide to access a garden area which can be overcome using the doors at the opposite side.
Level Change (Greenhouse Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the greenhouse to the right.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- 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).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is an easy ramp to access the narrow rear section greenhouse doors.
- The narrow doors can be overcome using other routes throughout the gardens.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located adjacent to the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 230cm (7ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
Outside Access (Collections Garden)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the greenhouses and main gardens.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading over some of the water features.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Parks and Gardens (Nurseries)
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac and concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Parks and Gardens (Collections Garden)
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
- There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Parks and Gardens (Allotments)
- The path(s) has a / have concrete and gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There is a block paving surface around the raised beds next to the drop off point.
Parks and Gardens (Main Park)
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are some areas with a grass surface only.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block beside the car park.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.