Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include gardens, WW2 memorial gardens, an outdoor cafe, avery, tennis courts, bowling green, ancient ruins and a children's playground.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bury St Edmonds.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Angel Hill Parking Zone.
- The car park is located on Angel Hill.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Church Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Angel Hill.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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Comments
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- There is a second permanently held open gate that leads into the park that measures 500cm +.
Access Point (Mustow Street)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Mustow Street.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The entrance gap is 300cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to and through the gates.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Minden Close)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the park next to tennis courts.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 142cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to and through the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Angel Hill)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the left of Abbeygate entrance.
- 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 width of the gap is 90cm.
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Comments
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- There is a slight ramp soon after this access point that leads to all toilet facilities.
Access Point (Mustow Street The Fox Inn Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the North West Side of the park.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 127cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located After the gate leading into the park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a second entrance gate at this point that is permanently open during park times. This gate is 142cm wide.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth and tarmac surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There a few stepped areas that can be circumnavigated by use of adjacent slopes.
Children's Play Area
- There is a children's play area at the rear of the park that has various swings, slides and climbing equipment.
Eating and Drinking (Grounds)
- The following information is for the café.
- 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.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Café counter.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- The café is external counter service only with no internal access. The tables are picnic tables with a table top height of 70cm and bench seating. The counter height is 115cm. There is a moveable card machine.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Abbey Gate.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side as you enter through Abbey Gate, in the toilet block.
- 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 key can be obtained from the toilet attendent.
- 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 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 tap type is lever.
- There is 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 130cm 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The lateral transfer space is impeded by waste disposal units.
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 in the toilet block.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Abbey Gate.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Abbey Gate.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.