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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Accommodation, Indoor Sports Facilities, Venue Hire.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Wildwood Trails and Activities, Playground Areas, Sensory Garden, Firepit, Climbing Wall, Sports Hall, Archery Range, MUGA football pitch, Games Room, Conference Room (Cinema Room), Sports Pitches (Outdoors).
• Barnstondale is an inclusive outdoor education and activity centre based in the Wirral.
  Our accessible woodland site offers a range of diverse activities for confidence building, from climbing, abseiling, archery, and axe throwing to team building activities including search and rescue, forest skills, river crossing and orienteering.
  Our rural location offers fifteen acres of woodland to explore and three log cabin dormitories for residential stays, one of which is a specialist cabin for young people with disabilities.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Location

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

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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.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 tarmac.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 venue in the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.

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Outside Access (Reception Meeting Point)

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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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • The reception building is to the right as you enter the venue.

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Reception (Reception Meeting Point)

• There is step-free level access to this reception.
• The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• There are long tables and chairs without armrests available in the reception area.

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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, concrete and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outdoor Activities

• There are various outdoor activities and woodland sensory walks.
  
• The woodland activities can be accessed via a buggy that is used to overcome the steeper pathways.

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Outside Access (Meadow Cabin Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the accommodation block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Meadow Cabin Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the cabin.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • 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 slight.

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Inside Access (Meadow Cabin)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a mobile hoist available within this cabin.

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Accessible Accommodation (Meadow Cabin)

• There is step-free level access to the accessible room surveyed.
• The bed is single.
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
• The room has: a moveable bed, ceiling track hoist, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and a height adjustable bed.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• There is a hoist available that doesn't reach all areas.
• The room has hard flooring.

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Changing Places (Meadow Cabin - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located within Room 3 - the accessible room.
  • The facility is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Meadow Cabin entrance.
  • The facility is not in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 350cm x 300cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 155cm from the floor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • This changing place can also be accessed via the main corridor in Meadow Cabin.

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Lift (Meadow Cabin)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the entrance to Meadow Cabin.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar lifts in all the accommodation cabins.

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Other Floors (Meadow Cabin)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar stairs within all the accommodation cabins.

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Restaurant (Dining Room)

• There is an outside washing area to the right of the dining room entrance, this can be seen on photograph number 8.
• There is step free access to the venue.
• The entrance door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf), automatic (by sliding), with a clear opening width of over 75cm.
• There is room to manoeuvre within the majority of the venue/service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system available.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drink can be brought to the table.
• Seating and tables include; moveable chairs with no armrests and moveable tables.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area.
• The type of food served here is self catering and functions.

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• Staff and Services View
  • Adapted cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.

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Outside Access (Toilet Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the toilet block building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the left hand side of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 the right going up.

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Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the toilet block next to the outdoor sports pitch.
  • There is not 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 1680cm (4ft 7in x 55ft 1in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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).
• 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

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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 within the toilet block that is situated next to the outside sports pitch.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the toilet block entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.