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Disabled Access Guide for Jesmond Dene
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7BQ
Tel: 0191 2812082
Email: jesmond.dene@newcastle.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newcastle.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manors.
The nearest Metro Station is West Jesmond.
Jesmond Dene contains several features and facilities including: Millfield House Visitor Centre, Jesmond Dene Cafe and Pet's Corner.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.6m x 4.6m (15ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are 2 designated bays located outside Millfield House.
The 2 other bays are located at the front of the car park off Ouseburn Road.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (Millfield House)
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 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated.
Outside Access (Jesmond Dene)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
There are several entrances into Jesmond Dene.
There are entrances off Ouseburn Road, Paddy Freeman Park and Jesmond Dene Road.
Inside Access (Jesmond Dene)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Jesmond Dene)
There are tarmac paths running throughout the Dene.
The majority of the path running alongside the Dene is level or situated in places on easy or moderate slopes.
Access between the lower and upper paths of the Dene maybe too steep for some wheelchair users.
Inside Access (Millfield House Visitor Centre)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1 in Millfield House.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are meeting rooms.
Accessible Toilet (Millfield House)
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the corridor on the ground floor.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 180cm (4ft 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Millfield House)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the corridor on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the corridor on the ground floor.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (Jesmond Dene 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 ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
The nearest table to the cafe entrance is 1 metre (3.3 feet).
Additional Information
The cafe is open 09.30-17.00 every day.
The visitor centre is open Sundays 13.00-16.00.
The pets corner is open 10.00-17.00 every day.
The photograph shows Millfield House.
