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Winter Garden

Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH

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Introduction

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Comments View
    • The venue may occasionally close at 18:00 for private events.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (St Paul's Place Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar doors to the right of this entrance.

Outside Access (Surrey Street Right Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Surrey Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a handrail is on both sides of the slope beyond the entrance.

Outside Access (Surrey Street Left Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Surrey Street.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 11 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Internal Access

  • There are easy slopes in some parts of the garden.
  • The surface of the pathways around the garden are stone slabs.
  • The pathways through the planted areas are decorative concrete.
  • There are shallow gullies around the planted areas (photograph 5).
  • There are various temporary exhibitions throughout the area.
  • There are permanent retail units and also pop up shops.
  • There are entrances from the garden into the Millennium Gallery and Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa.

Eating and Drinking (Zooby's Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the St Paul's Place entrance.
  • 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.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the St Paul's Place entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 68cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is in the Millennium Gallery.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.