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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Virginia Water is located off London Road.
  • Virginia Water has two car parks, Virginia Water Pavilion and Virginia Water South. Both car parks are located off London Road and have Blue Badge parking bays.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • There is a bus stop called 'The Wheatsheaf' that stops outside Virginia Water car park.
    It is serviced by the Number 500 White Bus service.
  • For more information on the bus route please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Virginia Water.
  • For more information on South Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• For general enquiries prior to your visit please click here to contact the venue.
• There are park wardens located around the gardens and park areas to provide assistance if needed.
• In an emergency call: 01753 860 222 or the Emergency Services on 999.
• For car park issues call: 07825 430 192.
• There is a defibrillator available at the main counter in The Savill Garden Visitor Centre.
• A member of staff can get the defibrillator and bring it to a visitor elsewhere in the grounds.

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Parking (Virginia Water Pavilion)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off A30 London Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Parking is free for Friends of The Savill Garden and Members of Windsor Great Park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • The payment machines have a button to lower the touchscreen for wheelchair users.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • More information about parking at Windsor Great Park can be found at www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/parking.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Virginia Water Pavilion - Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the Pavilion area at the rear of the Virginia Water Café.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Approach (Virginia Water Pavilion)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is compacted gravel.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 155cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 88cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
  • There are some bollards which have a height of 62cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Virginia Water Pavilion)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the pavilion and at the rear of Virginia Water Café.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Virginia Water Pavilion)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the left of the pavilion and at the rear of the Virginia Water Café.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parking (Virginia Water South Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off A329 London Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Parking is free for Friends of The Savill Garden and Members of Windsor Great Park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • The payment machines have a button to lower the height of the touchscreen.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.

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Approach (Virginia Water South Car Park)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 145cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 86cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The path from the blue badge bays leads to the bottom of the slope, where the gradient is very slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There are between 1 to 4 steps leading from the car park to the paths around the lake.

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Virginia Water Lake - Getting Around

• There are paths running around Virginia Water Lake.
• The distance around the lake is approximately 4.5 to 5 miles.
• The car parks are located on the South and West of the lake.
• The main paths on the East, West and South of the lake have a tarmac surface.
• The paths to the North of the lake are unsurfaced.
• There are some unsurfaced paths off the main path through woodland areas.
• There is step free access throughout the paths.
• There are some slight slopes in places and there is a steep slope on the paths leading up to and past the Cascades.
• There are clear directional signage posts next to the paths.
• The directional signage gives the distance to areas of interest around the lake.
• The areas of interest include the Cascades, Leptis Magnus Ruins, Five Arch Bridge and the Totem Pole.
• There is a seating area located next to the Cascades to view the waterfall.
• There is bench seating located around the lake.
• There are gates located on the South East and North East side of the lake, the gates are heavy and open both ways, the gates are over 100cm wide.

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Outdoor Seating (Virginia Water Pavilion - Picnic Area)

• The outdoor seating is located at the rear of the pavilion area.
• There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
• There are also picnic benches.
• The surface height of the highest table is 70cm.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is loose chippings.

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Eating and Drinking (Café in the Park)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the south side of the lake, near to Virginia Water South Car Park.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 130cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is loose chippings.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 75cm.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating.
  • The type of flooring in this area is loose chippings.
• Comments View
  • More information about eating in the Great Park can be found at - www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/eating.