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Woodside - Crewe

Valley Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8JU

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Woodside is a welcoming pub and restaurant with a wide variety of food and drinks, indoor and outdoor seating options.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: onsite parking, standard and accessible toilets, bar, restaurant, external play area and a range of indoor and outdoor seating options. Private functions can be catered for.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There are 2 other entrances.
    • 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Inclusion Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the restaurant, via the male entrance door.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the restaurant.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the main bar.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female toilets near the main bar.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the sides and rear of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Main Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Bar

  • Location and Access View
    • The Main Bar area is located ahead after entering the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located to the centre of the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request or via an online app.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, displayed on the counter, handheld and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches, stools and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The Restaurant area is located to the far right side of the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located to the centre of the room.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request or via an online app.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, displayed on the counter, handheld and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is stepped access to the raised seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the restaurant, via the male toilets entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 25m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow openings.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 160cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • There is outdoor seating at the front and far side of the venue.
    • There is extra seating on the lower level of the beer garden, next to the play area.
    • This area is accessible via steps from inside the restaurant, or by a sloped and stepped route from the far side car park.
    • The most accessible route has a step.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and no dropped kerb.
    • There are 2 steps to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 176cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 176cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is partially covered.
    • There is not step-free access throughout.
    • There is stepped access to the venue from the lower level seating and play area.
    • There is step-free access by slope to the lower level seating area when entering via the far side car parking.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Outdoor Play Area

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground and a grassed play area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are no footpaths.
    • Surface types include: grass and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • There is some seating available for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • Playground View
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing, balancing, fitness and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.