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Brentwood Weald Country Park

Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5QS

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the male and female standard toilets at the top of the visitor centre car park.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the top of the visitor centre car park.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the top of the Belvedere car park.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in each of the toilets with adaptations within the standard male and female toilets at the top of the visitor centre car park and within the standard toilet at the Belvedere car park.
    • The height of the baby change in the standard toilet at the Belvedere Car Park is 96cm.

Parking (Visitor Centre Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Weald Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 240cm.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Please note, even though this is signed as 'Visitor Centre Car Park', there is no visitor centre at the country park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Visitor Centre Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the rear of the car park.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 252cm.

Parking (Belvedere Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Weald Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Belvedere Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the top of the car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 223cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, parkland, woodland and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a café.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, wood bark, grass, gravel, compact earth, uncompacted earth, sand and loose stones.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the route to the café and throughout the country park.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing and social play.

Eating and Drinking (The Wigley Bush Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Wigley Bush Café is located at the top of the visitor centre car park.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Visitor Centre Car Park - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the male standard toilets at the top of the car park.
    • The distance from the car park is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 123cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 58cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a similar facility within the standard female toilets.