Access Guide
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Padgate.
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 at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 235cm x 455cm (7ft 9in x 14ft 11in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 1100cm (36ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There are bollards at the entrance to the park.
- The width between the bollards is 180cm (5ft 9in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Alder Lane)
- This information is for the entrance located on Alder Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 320cm (10ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There is a bollard in the centre of the entrance with a width of 160cm (5ft 2in) between the gates.
Outside Access (Hallfields Road)
- This information is for the entrance located on Hallfields Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There are two similar pedestrian entrances on Hallfields Road.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are 3 children's play areas a skateboard park, outdoor gym, bowling greens and a football pitch within the park. There is a small picnic area next to the children's play area with bench seating.
Children's Play Areas
- There are 3 children's play areas in the park for different age groups.
- They are located next to each other.
- There is a single gate to enter each play area.
- The width of the gate entrances are 110cm (3ft 6in).
- The surfaces are tarmac with soft matt landing surrounding the play equipment.
Outdoor Gym & Sports Pitch
- There is a single gate to enter the outdoor gym area.
- The width of the gate is 110cm (3ft 6in).
- The gate opens away from you (push).
- The gate is heavy.
- The surface of the gym area is tarmac. T
- Next to the gym is an enclosed basketball/five aside pitch with a tarmac surface.
Skateboard Park
- There is a single gate to enter the skateboard park.
- The width of the gate is 110cm (3ft 6in).
- The gate opens away from you (push).
- There are various skateboard ramps.
- The skateboard ramps are easy, moderate and steep.
Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block at the rear of the cafe.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff in the cafe.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 237cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 9in).
- There is 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The toilets in the toilet block are serviced and maintained by the cafe staff.
- The toilets are closed at 16:00 daily.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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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 at the rear of the cafe.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 58m (63yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The toilets in the toilet block are serviced and maintained by the cafe staff.
- The toilets are closed at 4pm daily.
Level Change (Toilet Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.