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Photo from Chelmsford Borough Council

Photo from Chelmsford Borough Council


Disabled Access Guide for Admirals Park and Tower Gardens

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Chelmsford.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.8m (10ft 9in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does have a height restriction barrier.

The maximum height is 2.1m (6ft 10in).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located on the path, immediately beyond the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 180cm (5ft 10in).

Outside Access (Rainsford Road Entrance)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Rainsford Road Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located on the pavement in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 350cm (11ft 5in).

Inside Access

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There is not level access to the service.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There are easy, moderate and steep slopes on the concrete paths throughout the venue.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in a WC block in the centre of the park.

The female toilets are 200m (219yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located in a WC block in the centre of the park.

The male toilets are 200m (219yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

The photograph shows the standard male toilet.

Additional Information

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

The facilities are situated within the park are: a senior football pitch, a mini football pitch, a cricket pitch, childrens play area, a bowling green and hard court tennis.

The booking line for these facilities is: 01245 605561

For more information on the accessibility of parks for disabled people please call 01245 606621.

Comments

The car park opens from 10.00 am weekdays and 09.30 am at weekends.

Gates are locked at the following times:

January, November and December - 17.00

February and March - 18.00

October - 19.00

April and September - 20.00

May and August - 21.00

June and July - 22.00