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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a visitors centre with a cafe, shop and toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include nature trails and hides.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:30 - 17:00.

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Location

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

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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 is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 88m (96yd 9in) from the main 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 loose chippings.
  • 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.

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Access Point (Car Park to the Venue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the left and right in the car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 5 shows the similar access point to the right of the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shop and café building.
  • 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 leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 123cm (4ft).

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Exit)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the shop and café building.
  • There is step-free 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
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access between the shop and café, and the veranda and nature trail.
  • Photograph 4 shows the similar entrance - exit to the right.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is 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 moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is 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 good.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the main builing.
• The bar does 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not 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 available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show the outdoor fixed bench seating at the rear of the main building.

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Accessible Toilet (Cabin)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Café counter.
  • 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 locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 252cm x 196cm (8ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not 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 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
• 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 112cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Cabin)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the Café counter.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Pathways to Trails)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond the rear entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • Beyond the rear entrance there is a veranda. From the veranda there is a ramp to either side.
  • The ramp to the left gives access to the Railway route.
  • The ramp to the right gives access to the Red Dragonfly Trail.

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Parks and Gardens (Nature Trails)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, gravel and muddy 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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • Within the park grounds there are 4 nature trails.
  • The red and yellow trail are the most accessible for wheelchair users. The pathways around the trail are a mixture of tarmac and compact chippings.
  • The purple and blue trails are grassed and muddy pathways which could become difficult for wheelchair users.
  • There are clear trail markers throughout the grounds (shown in photograph 11).
  • Trail maps are located throughout the nature trail at varying heights.
  • The top of the rail map on the veranda is 102cm (shown in photograph 12).

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Hides

• There are 13 hides located along the nature trails.
• The location of the hides is clearly marked on the trail maps.
• Hides 1 and 2 have stepped access to an upper level.
• Hides 3 - 13 have sloped access.
• The hide surveyed was Hide 1.
• Access into the lower section of the hide is via an easy slope.
• Access into the upper section of the hide is via 11 deep steps with handrails on both sides.
• There is a lowered viewing window in the lower section of the hide.
• The height to the bottom of the lowered viewing window is 96cm.
• The height to the bottom of the other viewing window is 113cm.
• Photographs 6 and 7 show the upper section of the hide.

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Viewpoint

• The viewpoint is on the approach to the yellow nature trail.
• The viewpoint overlooks the lake and the nature reserve.
• Within the viewpoint is bench seating.
• The height of the benches are 50cm.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds of the reserve.