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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a public car park, accessible toilet, standard toilets, cafe, miniature railway and park.
• Related link Ambience Café.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/ambiance-cafe
• Related link Riverside Miniature Railway.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cambridgeshire-county-council/access-guides/riverside-miniature-railway

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is St Neots.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Vehicle Entrance

• The vehicle access point is located on The Paddock, just off St Neots Road.
• There is a height restriction at points in the car park.
• This entrance has barriers that are open between the hours of 0700 and 1800 hours.
• Please be aware of pedestrians on foot.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located just off St Neots Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 225cm (7ft 5in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points with dimensions of 230cm - 460cm.
  • The charging points are operated by Podpoint.

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Access Point (Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 185cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (St Neots Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the right side of the car park.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 78cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Coneygeare Court)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located along Coneygeare Court.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Skatepark

• The Skatepark is located near the river on the South West side of the park.
• The skatepark can be reached from all areas of the park via the pathways.
• There are some uneven surfaces on the approach to the skatepark and some uneven areas within.
• The skatepark has several ramps of varying heights to perform various tricks and stunts.

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Children's Playground

• The Children’s Playground is located near the car park and Ambience Cafe.
• The playground is accessed via a single width gate.
• The gate opens towards you (pull).
• The gate is heavy.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• There is a soft rubber surface below the play equipment.
• The playground has some uneven surfaces especially the grassy areas.
• There are several pieces of play equipment to cater for various ages.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the left side of the toilet block building.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 118cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• 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 red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the vehicle entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience Cafe.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from St Neots Council.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience Cafe.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the vehicle entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the middle of the car park and opposite Ambience Cafe.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the vehicle entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the female toilets and photograph 2 shows the male toilets.

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Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (Standard Female Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).