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Sheffield Manor Lodge (Rhubarb Shed Cafe and Wedding and Conference Centre)

389 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UL

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located on the right as you enter.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 430cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Rhubarb Shed afe entrace.
    • 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 grass.
    • 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 a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in the lane adjacent to the Rhubarb Shed Cafe.
  • Comments View
    • There is one designated Blue badge bay adjacent to the Rhubarb Shed Café and there are 2 signed but not marked bays in the main car park.
    • The access to the site from the car park is uneven and sometimes muddy.
    • Visitors to the cafe can be dropped off close to the cafe entrance.
    • There is no pavement along the lane, it is just a dirt track.

Opening Times (Wedding and Conference Centre)

  • Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Outside Access (Rhubarb Shed Café)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).

Level Change (Rhubarb Shed Cafe)

  • There is a ramp/slope located in front of the doors.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access The slope is used to access the café.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Outside Access (Wedding and Conference Centre)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Eating and Drinking (Rhubarb Shed Cafe)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Rhubarb Shed Cafe entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The standard height for tables is 68cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held and wall.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • Food can be eaten in or taken away.
    • There are outdoor picnic tables that can be used.

Inside Access (Rhubarb Shed Cafe)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Inside Access (Wedding and Conference Centre)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the main room.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Other Floors (Rhubarb Shed Café)

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the rear left of the café.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further seating are for the café.

Wedding and Conference Centre Gardens

  • There is outdoor seating at the rear of the venue.
  • There are several sets of unmarked steps, without handrails throughout the gardens.
  • The gardens have paths with easy to steep slopes.
  • The steps range from medium to deep.
  • Paths have a surface of gravel and paving.
  • Bench seating is available.

Artist Studios

  • Yorkshire Artspace has a range of artist studios on the same site as the Rhubarb Shed Café.
  • There are open days held throughout the year, see the Sheffield Manor Lodge website for details.

Changing Places (Rhubarb Shed Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located adjacent to the Rhubarb Shed Cafe, in the courtyard with the artists studios.
    • The facility is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the café entrance.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is ramped/sloped access into the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • You do not need a key for the facility.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 325cm x 398cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
    • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm.
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is free standing.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • The height of the wash basin is 65cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 110cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste and non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • There is a coat hook.
    • The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Wedding and Conference Centre)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the far left of the wedding and conference centre.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 209cm x 160cm (6ft 10in x 5ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (4ft 2in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
    • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
    • There is an opposite transfer toilet in this location.

Standard Toilet(s) (Rhubarb Shed Café)

  • There is/are 2 shared toilet(s) toilet(s) located through the kitchens on the right.
  • The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial.
  • Ambulant toilet cubicles are not available.
  • Lowered wash basins are available in the shared standard toilet(s).
  • The height of lowered wash basins is 71cm.
  • The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever.
  • The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.

Standard Toilet(s) (Wedding and Conference Centre)

  • There is/are 1 male toilet(s) located at the far left of the wedding and conference centre.
  • There is/are 1 female toilet(s) located on the far left of the wedding and conference centre.
  • The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial.
  • There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
  • The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever.
  • The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in various parts of the site. Please ask a member of staff for details.
  • Comments View
    • The site is an extensive historic farm site and visitors should be aware that there are natural gradients throughout and that surfaces may be uneven and muddy.
    • However all visitors are made welcome and assistance can be given if required.