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Disabled Access Guide for South Woodham Ferrers Marsh Farm Country Park Visitors Centre
Marsh Farm Road
South Woodham Ferrers
Essex
CM3 5WP
Tel: 01245 321552
Email: marshfarm@essex.gov.uk
Web: http://www.marshfarmcountrypark.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Marsh Farm is only open at weekends between 1st November and 21st December.
It is closed between 22nd December and 9th February.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in South Woodham Ferrers.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is South Woodham Ferrers.
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.
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 loose chippings.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Farm Tea Room)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the visitors centre.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Outside Access (Visitors Centre and Tea Room)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 260cm (8ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 190cm (6ft 2in) wide.
The 1st set of doors are always held open.
The 2nd set of doors are usually held open.
Level Change (Visitors Centre and Tea Room)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the paved surface in front of the entrances.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Visitors Centre)
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the visitors centre entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access (Visitors Centre and Tea Room)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Farm Tea Room)
The following information is for the cafe.
Food is available from the bar.
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 1m (3ft 3in) from the tea room entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).
Menus are wall only.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is light meals and hot and cold snacks.
Level Change (Farm Areas)
There are some easy and moderate ramps for access to sections of the farm area.
Level Change (Piggery)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located outside the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp is very long and although there are some level resting areas, it may not be suitable for some wheelchair users.
Accessible Toilet (Visitors Centre)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd) from the visitors centre.
The accessible toilet is located in a WC block outside the visitors centre.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 250cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is an additional adapted toilet, with baby changing facilities, in a WC block in the farmyard area.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There are additional standard toilets in a WC block in the farmyard area.
Level Change (Visitors Centre - Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the adapted toilet.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
Standard Toilet (Visitors Centre)
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in a WC block outside the visitors centre.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the visitors centre.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets in a WC block in the farmyard area.
Level Change (Visitors Centre - Standard Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrances.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is a soft play area for children.
