Disabled Access Guide for Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Related link Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre.

The country park is open all year round.

The Queen Elizabeth Country Park is park in 2000 acres of land.

Some areas may prevent access to those using wheelchairs, have restricted mobility or are visually impaired.

There is a two mile Mobile Phone Route with gravel surfaces, moderate slopes and three benches along the way.

A battery powered buggy and two powered wheelchairs are available for hire if pre-booked.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Horndean.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Petersfield.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 4.85m (7ft 10in x 15ft 10in).

The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.

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

Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.

The car park surface is loose chippings.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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 information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

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

The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is not level access to the service.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

There are various easy, moderate and steep pathways and slopes throughout the park.

These pathways and slopes are either grassed, tarmaced or cobbled.

The nearest facilities are located within the visitors centre.

Please see the separate guide for details.

The nearest facilities are located within the visitors centre.

Please see the separate guide for details.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

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

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.