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Exhibition Park

Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's playground, a boating lake, a band stand, tennis courts, basketball court, an exercise area and a café.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Claremont Road- Vehicular Access Point)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Claremont Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The entrance gate opening is 4m wide at the access point.

Access Point (Bradling Park - Underpass)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at Bradling Park - Underpass.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and from the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Parks and Gardens

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

Bandstand

  • There is a bandstand located within the park.
  • The entrance to the bandstand is 275cm in width.
  • There is a moderate slope to access the bandstand.

Tennis Courts

  • There are five tennis courts within the grounds.
  • Access into the courts is via a single width gate.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is heavy.
  • The width of the gate opening is 115cm.

Basketball Court

  • Access into the basketball court is via a single width gate.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is heavy.
  • The width of the gate opening is 115cm.
  • There is level access to the basketball court.

Children's Playground

  • Access into the children’s playground is via a single width gate.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is heavy.
  • The width of the gate opening is 96cm.
  • There is level access to the children’s playground.
  • The ground surface within the park ranges from grass, tarmac, bark, soft rubber and sand.
  • Bench seating is available within the park.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Opening Times (Urban Green Café)

  • Monday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 15:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 15:00.

Outside Access (Urban Green Café)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway approaching and in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the café area.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the park grounds.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the café entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The standard height for tables is 73cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet (Urban Green Café - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located beyond the entrance to the left past the food counter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 210cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is 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 sanitary and waste paper pedal bin 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 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 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 good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Urban Green Café)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located beyond the café entrance to the left past the food counter.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the café entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the shared standard toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.