Drop off point

• There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Car Park

• The car park is located to the side of/behind the Visitor Centre.
• The car park is open air.
• The car park surface consists of tarmac and some loose stone.
• The surface is not flat, with some uneven areas.
• There are 4 designated blue badge parking bays available.
• The blue badge bays are clearly marked.
• There is a marked zone to the sides and rear.
• The car park from the designated bays to the disabled entrance of the visitor centre is sloped, with an uphill ramp to the door

Charges and Restrictions

• Parking is not free for all users.
• Payment machine is located close to the entrance of the building on a flat surface
• View information on parking policies /charges (opens in new tab)

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

• There are four electric vehicle charging points.
• The charger type is 7kw and costs £0.45 per Kwh.
• These are type 2 sockets.

Toilet Facilities

• There is 1 toilet with adaptions.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located inside the Visitor Centre, to the rear of the building
• The toilet with adaptations is located beside the male and female toilets.

Changing Facilities

• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.

Entrance (accessible)

• The entrance is located at the front/right side of the building
• The entrance is clearly signed
• The width of the entrance is 1270mm
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance
• There is a step-free access at the entrance
• The entrance has a sloping ramp with handrail
• These doors have a call button for assistance, staff will escort visitors to main centre
• These doors have a push button to open, which is 914mm high from the floor
• The doors open outwards

Getting around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas
• Access throughout is even and there are no manual doors
• There is visual contrast between the walls and floors in all areas
• There is very little background noise
• Lightening levels were even at the time this page was created
• Seating available throughout the centre
• A wheelchair is available to borrow on request, free of charge

Counter (Information Desk and Gift Shop Counter)

• The counter is located in front of the main entrance door
• There is step-free level access to the counter
• The counter is 1016mm high from the floor
• There is a lowered section at the counter, which is 762mm high from the floor
• The counter is wood panelled with distracting posters, leaflets, and items displayed
• There is a clearly signed hearing loop system.
• There is very little background noise in the area
• Lighting levels were event at the time this page was created
• The card machine is extendable to a lower level

Outdoor Spaces

Location and access

• The toilet is located inside at the rear of the building, beside the male and female toilets
• The most accessible route to the toilet is a flat even surface
• There is step-free access into the facility
• There is pictorial and written signage on or near the door
• The door is 889mm wide
• The door opens inwards
• The door does not have high visual contrast
• The door does not have a handle lock
• There is a grab rail on the internal door with high visual contrast

Dimensions and Features

• There is a transfer space to the left as you face the toilet
• There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side
• There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side
• There is a lever flush on the transfer side
• The horizontal grab rail has high visual contrast
• There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side
• The vertical grab rail has high visual contrast
• There is a dropdown handrail on the transfer side
• The drop-down rail has a high visual contrast
• The toilet seat has a high visual contrast
• The toilet seat is 508mm high from the floor
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet
• The toilet roll holder has medium visual contrast
• The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet
• The wash basin is 737mm high from the floor
• The wash basin has a turn handle tap
• There are vertical grab rails on the left and right as you face the wash basin
• The wash basin grab rail has high visual contrast
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet
• The soap dispenser has low visual contrast
• The soap dispenser is 864mm high from the floor
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet
• The hand dryer has low visual contrast
• The hand dryer is 1067mm high from the floor
• There is an emergency pull-cord alarm
• There is no mirror
• The cubicle has a sanitary bin
• There is no waste bin
• There are coat hooks located on the door
• There is a movable seat available
• The walls and floors have medium visual contrast
• Lightening levels were even at the time this webpage was created

Sensory inclusivity features

• Sensory Borrow Bags are available to loan for free. These contain ear defenders, sunglasses, communication aids/flash cards and various sensory/fidget toys.