Access Guide
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Needham Market.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located off Coddenham Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 410cm (7ft 7in x 13ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Coddenham Road Car Park 1 entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Coddenham Road Car Park 1 entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is an alternate car park available further along Coddenham Road (shown in photographs 3 to 6).
Access Point (Coddenham Road Car Park 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in front of the blue badge parking bays.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 156cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the bollards.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
Access Point (Coddenham Road Car Park 2)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the front left side of the alternate car park.
- There is 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.
- The width of the gap is 153cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- This entrance is followed by the Level Change Bridge if you wish to access the majority of the venue.
Access Point (Station Yard Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located along Station Yard.
- 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 125cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- The entrance is only 170cm high.
- This entrance can also be accessed along Jubilee Crescent (shown in photograph 6).
Access Point (Crown Street Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of Crown Street.
- 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 98cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac and muddy 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.
Level Change (Bridge)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in between the alternate car park and the majority of the venue.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
Children's Play Area
- There is a Children's Play Area located to the right of the main car park and there is another play area to the left of the alternate car park.
- There is level and open access to both play areas and the flooring is a mixture of mud, grass and rubber mats.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Coddenham Road Car Park 1 entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the toilet building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 221cm (4ft 11in 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 34cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is not a mirror.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left side of the toilet building.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Coddenham Road Car Park 1 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right side of the toilet building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Coddenham Road Car Park 1 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- 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 throughout the venue (but it must be picked up).
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.