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Woldies Nature Gardens, Trails and Play

Wintringham, Malton, YO17 8HW

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Overview - Outdoor Spaces and Multiple Buildings

  • About View
    • Woldies Nature Gardens, Trails and Play Areas offers a peaceful outdoor setting with landscaped gardens, scenic walking paths, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can explore a mix of open spaces and woodland trails, enjoy nature at a relaxed pace, and take advantage of accessible routes and thoughtful facilities designed to make the experience enjoyable for everyone.
    • The following is available here: gardens, a grassed play area, open countryside, outbuildings, a playground, a shop and trails.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest train station is Malton.
    • This station has step-free access.
  • Getting Around View
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths, unsurfaced paths, gravel paths, wood bark paths, trails and grassed areas.
    • Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Some wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the cafe courtyard.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the cafe courtyard.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the admissions building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 183cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Admissions Desk

  • The counter is located immediately to the right, as you enter.
  • The distance from main entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 98cm.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shop

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located within the shop area.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 92cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exit to the gardens

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the cafe courtyard.
    • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 142cm (width) x 256cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the cafe courtyard.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 134cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Tree trail, Games Maze and Play Area)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground with adaptations, a grassed play area, parkland, woodland, formal gardens, open countryside and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the bird hide.
    • There is a wheelchair-friendly gravel path that runs through the gardens near the café and admissions building, providing access to the miniature railway.
    • The wheelchair-friendly gravel path continues along the edge of the forest track to the playground area.
  • Playground View
    • Some of the play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing and viewing.
    • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.
    • There are tabletop chess and draughts sets that have been specially designed at a height of 74 cm to accommodate seated users.

Access To (The Train)

  • The miniature railway is located to the right of the Bee Garden.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • The miniature railway carriages are suitable for users with limited mobility who can walk short distances; however, there is no carriage that allows direct transfer from a wheelchair.

Outdoor Spaces (Bee Garden)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: gardens and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.