Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Whitby Holiday Park is a family-owned holiday park located on the coastline of North Yorkshire. There is a wide selection of accommodation options, including touring and motorhome pitches, glamping pods and holiday homes for hire and for sale.
- Facilities available in the venue include: bar and bistro, children's play area, site shop, launderette and utility room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Whitby.
- The nearest bus station is Whitby.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Disability Awareness.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located next to the ladies shower block and in the Jet Bar and Bistro.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located next to the ladies shower block and in the Jet Bar and Bistro.
- The male toilet facilities are located to the right side of the reception area.
- The female toilet facilities are located to the left side of the reception area.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the Toilets with Adaptations next to the ladies shower block and in the Jet Bar and Bistro.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located to the left side of the reception area in the Toilet with Adaptations.
- Standard shower facilities are located on both sides of the reception area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front and sides of the reception building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 4m from the reception door.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift and a very easy slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There are mobile home hard standings located close to the reception.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located near the reception area.
Entrance (Reception and Shop)
- This entrance is located on the right side of the road.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (including Shop)
- The reception is located to the left side after entering.
- The distance from the entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
Camping and Caravanning
- There are more than 10 pitches available.
- There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
- Pitch areas consist of concrete or tarmac, gravel and uncompacted earth.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- Footpaths consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings and grass.
- Parking areas are allocated to each pitch area.
- Electric hook-up points are available which are between 75cm and 120cm from ground level.
- The access road around the site has designated crossing points.
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Amenities and Facilities
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- The following facilities are available: a toilet block, a shower block, shops, beach access, a playground, a cafe, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, service dog friendly facilities, a dog washing station, a laundrette, dish washing facilities, heating facilities, WiFi, fire extinguishers, waste disposal points and recycling facilities.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: selected camping spaces.
- There is a twist/turn drinking water tap which is 90cm from the floor.
- There is a twist/turn non-drinking water tap which is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The chemical waste disposal unit is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a fenced off area with shower for washing dogs.
Utility Room (Pot Wash Facility)
- The utility room is located to the side of the Jet Bistro and Bar.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the utility room.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The work surface is 82cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- The sink is 82cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Access To (Jet Bar and Bistro and Launderette)
- The distance from the reception is 20m.
- The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 2 steps with a central handrail.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 12cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Laundry Room (Launderette)
- The laundry room is located next to Jet Bistro and Bar.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the laundry room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Jet Bar and Bistro)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead after entering.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 117cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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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).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Jet Bar and Bistro)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the far, right side of the bar area.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 227cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Jet Bar and Bistro Veranda)
- The seating area is located outside the Jet Bar and Bistro.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steep ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left of Reception - Right Hand Transfer with Shower)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left side of the Reception.
- The distance from the Reception is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 256cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Shower with Adaptations (Inside Toilet with Adaptations (Left of Reception))
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Location and Access
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- The shower surveyed is located inside the toilet with adaptations to the left of reception.
- The distance from reception is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the shower has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
- There is a shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Access To (Private Beach)
- This is a challenging footpath for any visitor, leading to the beach below the site.
- The distance from the reception is 250m.
- The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
Outdoor Spaces (Playground)
- The following is available in this area: a playground, a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and a toilet block.
- Outdoor areas consist of wood bark, grass and sand.
- There are no footpaths.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the play equipment.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
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Playground
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- There is a play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), fitness and social play.
