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Wraxall Vineyard

Wraxall Road, Wraxall, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RQ

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Overview

  • About View
    • Wraxall Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Somerset, originally planted in 1974. Located on a south-facing slope just south of the Mendip Hills near Shepton Mallet, it is known for producing award-winning English still and sparkling wines.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: vineyard tours, wine bar and restaurant, standard and accessible toilets, self-catering cottages and shepherd huts.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the vineyard.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The vineyard itself is situated on a steep hill with a gravel drive. While you can see the vines from the accessible terrace, moving between the rows typically involves navigating slopes that are not designated as step-free.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Vineyard tours and tastings are available from April to October on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and are run at set times.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right after entering the venue, in the last cubicle.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The hand dryer located in the outer vestibule has a height of 112cm.
    • The single, outer door into the vestibule has an opening width of 91cm.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right after entering the building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the vestibule of the toilets.
    • The baby change located in outer vestibule has a height of 88cm.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings, concrete and block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • There are additional parking spaces in the main parking area.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The entrance leads into the welcome vestibule.

The View

  • Location and Access View
    • The View wine bar and restaurant is located to the left side, after entering the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left side of the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

The View - Outdoor Terrace

  • Location and Access View
    • This seating area is located outside The View, and overlooks the vineyard.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a lip at the threshold of both doors.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 190cm.
    • There is a second entrance door leading to this area.
    • The door opens away and has an opening width of 97cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

The Nook

  • Location and Access View
    • This area is located on the roof of the building.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is covered.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • There are picnic tables near this area.

The Vineyard - Tour and Guided Tastings

  • The following is available in this area: woodland and open countryside.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: Vineyard tours and tastings: available from April to October on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and are run at set times.
  • Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings, grass, gravel and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the vineyard and access route.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • The vineyard itself is located on a slope.
  • The vineyard tour stays mainly on the hard surfaces.
  • The distance travelled on the vineyard tour is approximately 250m.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after entering the venue, in the last cubicle.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The baby changer in outer vestibule is at a height of 88cm.
    • The hand dryer in the outer vestibule is 112cm high.
    • Outer door into toilet is 91cm wide.