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Disabled Access Guide for Shibden Park Estate
Godley Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 7AY
Tel: 01422 344816
Email: parks@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Introduction
Services/facilities within the grounds include car park, visitors center, miniature railway, boating lake children's playground, pitch and putt, Shibden Hall and Folk Museum, wilderness garden and lily pond, adapted and standard toilets.
Related link Shibden Hall.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Halifax.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 5m (9ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 10m (11yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Park)
There are several uneven paths around the venue.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the car park entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right of the car park.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 185cm x 204cm (6ft x 6ft 8in).
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 98cm (3ft 2in).
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.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 41cm (1ft 4in).
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 128cm (4ft 2in) high.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the right of the car park.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the car park entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
