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Disabled Access Guide for Maidstone Millennium Park
St Peters Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 0SX
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include skate-board park, chidrens play area, riverstage arena and various nature reserves and walks. The venue is open twenty four hours a day everyday.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Maidstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Maidstone East.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located on St Peters Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the main entrance.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is a strip of Blue Badge parking available for three cars.
Outside Access
This information is for the entrance located on St Peters Street.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 537cm (17ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The venue is made up of various easy, moderate and 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) 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 not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 370cm x 200cm (12ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are 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 mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the venue.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the venue.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
