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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a classroom and Mersey Forest Headquarters.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include trails, walks, bird hides, various species of wildlife, wet woodland and the Mini Moss.

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• Comments View
  • Guided walks and Mossland tours are available.
  • Please contact the venue for details.

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Opening Times (Summer - April 1st to September 30th)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.

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Opening Times (Winter - October 1st to March 31st)

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

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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 to the left and right of the visitors centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the visitors centre entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 54m (59yd 2in) from the visitors centre 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 loose chippings.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are unmarked.
  • Photograph 4 shows the slight slope that leads from the Blue Badge bays to the visitors centre.

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Outside Access (Pedestrian Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Ordnance Avenue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • The single gate opens away from you and is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gate is 125cm.
  • The vehicular entrance to the right of the pedestrian entrance is 600cm wide.

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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 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 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 not 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is a narrow gulley at the start of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
• Comments View
  • There is a narrow gulley at the start of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Visitors Centre)

• 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 medium.

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Classroom

• The classroom is located 1m to the right as you enter from the accessible entrance.
• The tables in this room are 65cm high.
• Chairs without armrests are available.
• There are two sinks.
• The sinks and work surfaces are 89cm high.
• The taps at these sinks are leaver with no mixer.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings and tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are information boards along walks and trails.
  • There are 4 uneven medium steps without handrails leading to the pond with rough fixed bench seating.
  • Dog bins are only located close to the visitors centre to avoid the need for the venue to disturb the land with collection vehicles.

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Mini Moss Viewing Platform

• The platform is located in the car park area.
• There is a slight ramp leading to the platform.
• This ramp is 137cm wide and has handrails on both sides.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 198cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 6in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 79cm (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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• 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 wooded and grassed areas around the venue.