Disabled Access Guide for King′s Heath Park

Services/facilities within the grounds include Horticultural Training Centre, and lecture theatre and King's Heath Park Nursery.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in King's Heath.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournville.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2m x 3.5m (6ft 6in x 11ft 5in).

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

The car park surface is tarmac.

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.

This car park is located off Avenue Road.

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.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.65m x 4.8m (11ft 11in x 15ft 8in).

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

The car park surface is tarmac.

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.

This car park is located off Vicarage Road.

This information is for the entrance located on Avenue Road.

There is not 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 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

This information is for the entrance located on Vicarage Road.

There is 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 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the house.

There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.

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 90cm (2ft 11in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located leading up to the entrance.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is low.

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 a meeting room, staff offices and female toilet.

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 not a lowered section at the service counter.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 7m (22ft 11in) from the house entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).

Menus are hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks & drinks.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located to the rear of the park next to the nursery.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

There are additional standard toilets located within the Training Centre House but these are accessed by steps.

Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.