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Disabled Access Guide for Bracklesham Beach Facility
East Bracklesham Drive
East Wittering
West Sussex
PO20 8JH
Tel: 01234 672133
Web: http://www.chichester.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a cafe, toilets and baby change facilities.
Services/facilities within the grounds include a car park and beach.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in East Wittering.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is free parking for Blue Badge holders for the first 2 hours.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - The Car Park)
This information is for the entrance located on East Bracklesham Drive.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance - The Car Park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
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 service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is snacks.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the toilet block.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 175cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 64cm (2ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is push.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the toilet entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located within the toilet block.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main 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 within the toilet block.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the toilet block.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
Level Change (Baby Change Facilities)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the threshold.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Level Change (Standard Female Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
