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Introduction

Related link Rushmere Country Park.
Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/rushmere-country-park
Related link Rushmere Country Park - Rushmere Visitor Centre.
Https://www.accessable.co.uk/central-bedfordshire-council/access-guides/rushmere-country-park-rushmere-visitor-centre

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Leighton Buzzard.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Leighton Buzzard.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Https://www.greensandtrust.org/parking-at-rushmere.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Visitor Centre Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Visitor Centre Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Comments View
- The ramp overcomes the steps.

Reception

The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Comments View
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow at reception.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

Restaurant Bar Internal

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 counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the visitor centre entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and drinks.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the visitor centre main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from vistor centre desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 240cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 182cm (5ft 12in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).
Comments View
- There is a wheel-in shower in this accessible toilet.

Accessible Shower

Accessible shower facilities are available.
The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and handrails.
There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

Standard Toilet(s)

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the visitor centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the male and female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.