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Disabled Access Guide for Woodgate Valley Country Park & Visitor Centre
Clapgate Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3DS
Tel: 0121 422 3464
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a cafe, toilets, school facilities and changing rooms for sports teams.
Opening Times (October to March)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
Opening Times (April to September)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bartley Green.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Selly Oak.
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.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.7m (11ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 31m (34yd) 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 tarmac.
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 have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2m (6ft 6in).
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located beside the venue.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Visitor Centre)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access (Visitor Centre)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Visitor Centre)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are wall only.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.
Accessible Toilet (Visitor Centre)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is a male only 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 155cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 1in).
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 68cm (2ft 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 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 not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 cannot 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 good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a female adapted toilet available.
Standard Toilet (Visitor Centre)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the 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 / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
