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Disabled Access Guide for Buchan Country Park
Horsham Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 9HQ
Tel: 01293 542088
Email: buchan.park@westsussex.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4m (10ft 9in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The main car park has a loose chippings surface. The designated parking area is situated on a concrete surface.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 2m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located next to the designated parking
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a tarmac path running throughout the park.
The path has various easy and moderate slopes which are situated around the park.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located next to the countryside centre.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the council offices.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 110cm x 180cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 1in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the countryside centre.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located next to the countryside centre.
The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
There are seating areas situated at various points around the park.
The Countryside Centre situated near the entrance to the park is open 8.00am until 8.00pm 7 days a week. Opening times are seasonal, please contact the venue for futher details.
