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Brockhill Country Park

Sandling Road, Hythe, Saltwood, Kent, CT21 4HL

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Getting Here

  • Follow signs from the M20 junction 11, towards Hythe. Then follow brown tourism signs for Brockhill Country Park, which shares a joint entrance with Brockhill School.
  • There are 50 standard parking bays and 2 Blue Badge bays available.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sandling.
  • Sandling station is located on the Southeastern rail network with direct access from Charing Cross.
  • For more information on Southeastern rail services please click here (opens new tab).

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include ceiling track hoists.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the end of the entrance driveway off Sandling Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 230cm (7ft 7in).
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 450cm x 230cm (14ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Access Point (Car Park to Park Amenities)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The bollards are 130cm apart.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading from car park to the café, valley, lake and play area.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outdoor Facilities (Play Area)

  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment.
  • The routes to the outdoor facilities for the students are at least 150cm wide.
  • Routes to the outdoor facilities are uneven due to the natural landscape.
  • The play area is located on the Red Walk route.
  • Surfaces for the facilities include: grass and wood bark.
  • There are fenced areas.
  • The entrance to the fenced area is over 100cm wide.
  • The gate may be difficult to open and does not have a high visual contrast with the fence.
  • The landscape has a variety of levels but they are not accessible.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is not in easy reach for a range of users.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing and balancing.
  • Some play equipment is inaccessible due to level changes within the play area.

Outdoor Facilities (Blue, Red and Green Walking Routes)

  • The landscape has a variety of levels but they are not accessible.
  • The Blue route is the shortest most accessible walk around the Park.
    It has tarmac paths throughout.
    There are slopes of different gradients including some long and steep slopes.
    This route is approximately 30 minutes long.
    There are bench seats available on the route.
    Ther Red and Green routes are approximately 1 hour long.
    The Red and Green routes have unsurfaced and narrow pathways
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Outdoor Facilities (The Lake Area)

  • The landscape has a variety of levels but they are not accessible.
  • The Lake area is accessed via long, steep slopes.
    This area is located on the Blue route.
    There are bench seats available.
    There are picnic benches enroute that have a table top height of 74cm.
    The walkways range in width between 220cm - 150cm.

Dining Hall (Café Atma)

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed was Café Atma.
    • The café is located ahead on entrance to the main park from car park.
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is step-free access to the café.
    • The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
    • There are doors at the access point.
    • There is not a second set of doors.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • Eating and Drinking View
    • Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
    • Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
    • The height of the service counter is 102cmcm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is step-free access within the café.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • All chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
    • The standard height for tables is 70cm.
    • There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
    • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre in the counter area and most of the seating area.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Takeaway cutlery is available.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • There are wall menus available.
    • 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.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are picnic tables located at the front of the Café with table top heights of 74cm.

Activity Room (Badger Room)

  • Access View
    • The Badger Room is located to the right of the car park.
    • There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is not step-free access into the room(s).
    • There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the room(s).
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm.
    • The ramp/slope does not have handrails.
  • Room Details View
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single.
    • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The activity is staffed for the duration.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
    • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
    • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
    • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The second door to access the Badger Room is single and opens away from you (push). The width of the door is 94cm. The height of the sink in the room is 85cm.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located to the left of the Rangers office.
    • The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is 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 need a key for the facility.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the Rangers office.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 430cm.
    • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
    • There is a high 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm.
    • 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 within reach and fully functional.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • 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 a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
    • 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 100cm.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 90cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 86cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
    • There is a coat hook.
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 135cm from the floor.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block - Right Hand transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the Rangers office next to the male toilets.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park.
    • There is step-free access to 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 inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 220cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by wash basin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items 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 not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 92cm (3ft).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is push.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
    • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

Toilet with Adaptations (Badger Room - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Badger Room entrance.
    • The distance from the Badger Room entrance is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
    • The door has a lever twist 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 170cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 117cm and 154cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the car park behind the Rangers office.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the Rangers office.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a lowered urinal.
  • The height of the lowered urinal is 45cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
  • The lowered urinal does contrast visually with the wall.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female toilet.
  • There is step-free access to the baby change facilities.
  • 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 109cm (3ft 7in).

Standard Toilet Facilities (Badger Room)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the left from the Badger Room entrance.
  • The distance from the Badger Room entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.