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Related Access Guides

• Services / facilities within the grounds includes; an adventure playground, slides, bouncy castle, trails and picnic area.
• Knebworth House link (new tab) - click here.
• Knebworth House - Gift Shop link (new tab) - click here.
• Knebworth House - Park and Gardens link (new tab) - click here.
• Knebworth House - Knebworth Barns Conference And Banqueting link (new tab) - click here.
• Knebworth House - Garden Terrace Tea Room link (new tab) - click here.
• Knebworth House - Cobbold Barn link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times (March - September)

• The venue has seasonal opening times.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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  • Please contact the venue to make sure the venue is open on the day you plan to visit.
  • Last admission is 1:.00.

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Location

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

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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 around the perimeter of Fort Knebworth Adventure Playground.
  • 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 grass.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue leading from the Knebworth House entry road.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 360cm (11ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Alternate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the venue leading from the Knebworth House entrance road.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 360cm (11ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Alternate Entrance To The Rear)

• This information is for the entrance located on the exit road from Knebworth House.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 360cm (11ft 10in).

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Fort Knebworth Adventure Playground

• Fort Knebworth is a large adventure playground in the shape of an old fort.
• There are several entrances to the fort with opening widths from 100cm to 170cm. See Photograph 1 and 2 for the two larger entrances.
• The fort is made up of various slides, ropes, cargo nets, swings, walkways and an obstacle course.
• There are several level changes within the fort with many ramps/slopes and steps.
• The surface of the ground is mainly wood chip, which is soft under foot.
• There is a selection of equipment suitable for disabled visitors, including a nest swing, Inclusive Orbit (a roundabout with its own wheelchair station) a water play area, Gravity Bowl and loudspeakers.

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Four Person Slide

• The four person slide has multiple lanes and is suitable for young visitors.
• The slide is quite steep and is raised in areas that would potentially fasten the speed.
• Access up to the slide is via a steep hill and steps.

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Corkscrew Slide

• The corkscrew slide is next to the four person slide and has two different slides to use (corkscrew and vertical).
• Access up to the slides is via 15+ deep steps, with a handrail on the right going up.

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Bouncy Castle

• There is a bouncy castle in the grounds. This may not be suitable for wheelchair users of a person with mobility impairments.

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Picnic Area

• The Picnic Area has several covered picnic shelters as shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
• The tables in the covered shelter have a height of 74cm.
• The picnic area surrounds Fort Knebworth.
• The benches are located on a grassed area and may be on a slope due to the ground.

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Fort Knebworth Refreshment Area

• The refreshment kiosk is to the rear of Fort Knebworth and has a serving hatch which is 105cm in height.
• The kiosk serves hot and cold snacks and drinks during opening hours.
• There are several picnic benches to the left of the kiosk, with a height of 74cm.
• The ground surrounding the area is grass with some uneven surfaces.

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Play Area Surrounding Fort Knebworth

• The play area skirts around the edges of Fort Knebworth.
• There is a zip wire, obstacle course and many children’s play equipment.
• The ground surface is mainly grass with several uneven sections and some easy to moderate slopes.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in Fort Knebworth, in the corner near the slide.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not 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 non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 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 medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of 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 107cm (3ft 6in).

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in Fort Knebworth, in the corner near the slide.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Female and Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• 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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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds.

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  • Admission has to be paid to the site at the payment booth as you enter the site unless you are visiting for a private function.