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Disabled Access Guide for Brenchley Park
St Faith′s Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1LH
Tel: 01622 602747
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include parkland and toilets .
This venue is open 24 hours a day.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone East.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located on Fairmeadow.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 1.95m x 6.45m (6ft 4in x 21ft 1in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the venue on Station Road.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There are 5 Bue Badge bays located on Station Road.
Outside Access (St Faith's Street)
This information is for the entrance located on St Faith's Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The door opening is 408cm (13ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (St Faith's Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the venue.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Station Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The door opening is 284cm (9ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the venue.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
This venue consists of slopes with varying degrees.
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the toilet block entrance.
The adapted toilet is located inside the standard toilet block.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There are separate male and female toilets.
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 158cm x 168cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 6in).
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 79cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 123cm (4ft ) high.
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 84cm (2ft 9in) 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located within the toilet block.
The female and male toilets are 33m (36yd) from the Station Road entance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Toilet Block)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the toilet block.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 88cm (2ft 10in).
Opening Times (Toilet Block)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
