Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Cooper King Distillery is a gin and whisky distillery based in Sutton-on-the-Forest.
- Facilities available in the venue include: tour, shop, bar, outside seating and toilets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is York.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the cask warehouse however you can still view the casks and engage with the tour guide and a small step into the production area.
- The Cask Warehouse can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: The majority of the tour is standing, however chairs are available on request.
Dogs are welcome on the site but must be kept outside only and on a lead. - Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
- The venue offers a 50% discount for carers with the code 'COMPANION50'.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located next to the tasting room.
Parking
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There's a space near the entrance which can be used for visitors with access needs.
- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The charging points require an app.
Entrance (Tasting Room/Bar)
- This entrance is located to the right of the building.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There will always be a member of staff to assist with the door.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Tasting Room/Bar with Shop)
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Location and Service
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- The bar is located to the right as you enter the tasting room.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There are allergen sheets at the bar. Please ask a member of the team for details.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
Room (Production Room)
- The room is located to the left of the tasting room.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors which opens towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- All doors on the tour will be opened by the guide.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- There is an alternative stepped entrance to the production area from the Tasting Room with an opening width of 84cm.
Area (Cask Warehouse)
- The Cask Warehouse is located to the left of the building.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is stepped access into this area.
- There is 1 step which are unmarked with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- For tours, the guide will open all doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located past the tasting room and shop.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
- There is stepped access into the facility.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located to the right of the car park.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
