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Disabled Access Guide for Calverley Grounds
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1QY
Tel: 07901 513293
Email: parks@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include gardens, tennis and basketball courts, croquet lawn and a picnic area.
This park is open from 07:30 - dusk daily.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Tunbridge Wells.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Tunbridge Wells.
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 Great hall Arcade.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Mount Pleasant Avenue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 310cm (10ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Cafe Entrance)
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
This park consists of easy, moderate and steep sloping paths.
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 34m (37yd) 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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 185cm x 185cm (6ft x 6ft ).
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 107cm (3ft 6in).
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 both sides.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 125cm (4ft 1in) 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 145cm (4ft 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the path to the toilet.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
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 148cm (4ft 10in).
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 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located within the toilet block.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the path to the steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located directly in front of the toilet.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not 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 leading from the path to the step.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
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 129cm (4ft 2in).
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
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 a lowered section at the service counter.
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 hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
| Day | Opening Times (Cafe) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
