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Disabled Access Guide for Sutton Park
Sutton Park
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B73 6EB
Tel: 0121 355 6370
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Sutton Coldfield.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sutton Coldfield.
There is 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.
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.
Parking charges apply from Easter until early September, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11:00-18:00.
Car parking is free at all other times.
Outside Access (Town Gate)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
| Day | Opening Times (Winter) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 17:00 |
Outside Access (Banners Gate)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
| Day | Opening Times (Summer) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
Outside Access (Boldmere Gate)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There are slopes located throughout the park.
Accessible Toilet (Town Gate)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the town gate entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on your left as you cross the gate.
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 sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 180cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
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 twist/turn.
There is not 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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 good.
Lighting levels are low.
Toilets can be found at the Town Gate entrance, Visitor Centre and Banners Gate.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance door.
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet (Town Gate)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located beside the Town Gate entrance.
The female toilets are 11m (12yd) from the Town Gate entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located beside the Town Gate entrance.
The male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the Town Gate entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Female Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
Level Change (Male Toilet)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the toilet.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
