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Disabled Access Guide for Dunorlan Park
Pembury Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 3QN
Tel: 07901 513287
Email: parks@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Web: http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/dunorlan
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include a fountain, gardens and a lake which has boats for hire from Easter - September.
This park is open from 07:30 - dusk daily.
Location
The venue is situated outside 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 not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is a parking area reserved for 2 Blue Badge holders.
Parking is also available at the Hall's Hole Road entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Pembury Road.
There is 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 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.
There is a steep slope directly inside this entrance.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Facilities within this park are accessed via very steep slopes.
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 180m (197yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the toilet block.
There is 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft ).
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 both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is sensor.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Although there is level access directly to the toilet block, this can only be accessed by steep slopes.
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 183m (200yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Although there is level access directly to the toilet block, this can only be accessed by steep slopes.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
