Access Guide
Overview (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Woods)
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About
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- This is a park and woodland area including a monument of remembrance for people of the city who lost their lives to cholera.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Sheffield Station.
- The nearest tram stop is Sheffield Hallam Univesity.
- The nearest bus station is Suffolk Road / Turner Street.
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- The Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood is open at all times and there is no admission charge.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Most of the park and woodland is sloped.
- The following areas have stepped access: The amphitheatre seating area situated around the South Road Open Space is accessed via steps down from South Road, or up from Sheffield Hallam University Tram Station.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood)
- There are no toilet and changing facilities located in or around the Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood.
Parking (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood)
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- There is standard parking available on the corner of Shrewsbury road and Norfolk, as well as close to the entrances to Cholera Monument Grounds on Norfolk Road and Claywood Road.
Access Point (Claywood Road)
- This access point is located on Claywood Road.
- The approach to the access point has a bollard.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Access Point (Norfolk Road)
- This access point is located on Norfolk Road.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is stepped access.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 3cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double gates at this access point.
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- The gate has a padlock.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Access Point (Shrewsbury Road)
- This access point is located On Shrewsbury Road.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
Access Point (South Street Stepped Access)
- This access point is located on South Street, opposite the junction with Norfolk Road.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 268cm.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 13cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
Access Point (South Street Sloped Access)
- This access point is located on South Street.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 200cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
Access Point (Sheffield Hallam University Station)
- This access point is located at Sheffield Hallam University Station.
- The approach to the access point has a bollard.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
Access Point (Sheffield Hallam University Station - Stepped ascent to South Street Open Area)
- This access point is located From the platform of Sheffield Hallam University Tram Stop.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 280cm.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 13cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
Access Point (Shrewsbury Road - South Street Open Area)
- This access point is located On Shrewsbury Road.
- The approach to the access point has bollards.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
Seating Area (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Woods Seating Areas)
- The seating area is located throughout the Cholera Monument Grounds.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The approach to the Cholera Monument from the Shrewsbury Road has a steep gradient with seats along the route.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- The seating is fixed.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Exhibition Space (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Woods)
- This area is outdoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a level approach to the monument from the Norfolk Road Entrance, the other approaches are via sloped pathways. The approach from Shrewsbury Road is via a sloped pathways with a very steep gradient.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Display information includes: information boards.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- The seating is fixed.
Outdoor Spaces (Cholera Monument Grounds and Clay Wood)
- The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland and gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and compact earth.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The approach to the Cholera Monument via the Shrewsbury Road entrance has a path with a very steep slope. The paths from the Claywood Road entrance, through Clay Woods are sloped throughout. The approach to the Cholera Monument from Norfolk Road is level.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.