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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a botanical garden with multiple facilities available.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: outdoor spaces, café, education centre and public toilets.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Sheffield.
  • The nearest tram stop is University of Sheffield.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: various areas of the botanical garden itself.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter via the Thompson Road Access Point, to the left as you enter via the Clarkehouse Road Access Point and within the Dorothy Fox Education Centre.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets, on the right as you enter via the Thompson Road Access Point.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter via the Thompson Road Access Point and to the left as you enter via the Clarkehouse Road Access Point.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Dorothy Fox Education Centre.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within each of the toilets with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located just beyond the Thompson Road Access Point.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 190cm (width) x 506cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 105cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Dorothy Fox Education Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking signs are available, however they are not clearly presented.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Access Point (Clarkehouse Road)

• This access point is located off Clarkehouse Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 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 unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
• The locked gate can be opened on request.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• The gates have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• There are 6 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Access Point (Thompson Road)

• This access point is located off Thompson Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double gates at this access point.
• The gates are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 343cm.
• The gates have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Access Point (Botanical Road)

• This access point is located off Botanical Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• Assistance is not available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
• The locked gate can be opened on request.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The gates have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Outdoor Spaces (Sheffield Botanical Gardens)

• The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland, gardens and a toilet block.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, wood bark, grass, bonded gravel, compact earth, uncompacted earth and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.
• There are numerous slight and steep slopes throughout the botanical gardens.
• Some areas have stepped access but can be bypassed by slopes.

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Building (Pavilions)

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• Location and Route View
  • The Pavilions is located to the right as you enter via the Clarkehouse Road Access Point.
  • The most accessible route has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access via slope into the building.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • This is an indoor gardens area.
  • View information on opening times.
  • There are no toilet facilities.
  • The building has 1 floor.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in the building includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Building (The Dorothy Fox Education Centre)

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• Location and Route View
  • The Dorothy Fox Education Centre is located on the right hand side after you enter the Thompson Road Access Point.
  • The most accessible route has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • The distance from the Sheffield Botanical Gardens Parking to the Dorothy Fox Education Centre is 25m.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the building.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 99cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf .
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad to exit at a height of 94cm.
• Building information View
  • Facilities available in the building include: 3 bookable classrooms and toilet facilities.
  • The building has 1 floor.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is limited.
  • There is wayfinding signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Seating available in the building includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (The Dorothy Fox Education Centre - Classroom 1)

• The room is located to the right as you enter the Dorothy Fox Education Centre.
• The distance from the Dorothy Fox Education Centre entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Eating and Drinking (Joni)

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• Location and Access View
  • Joni is located to the left as you enter the Clarkehouse Road Access Point.
  • Step-free access is available via the Clarkehouse Road - Toilets Entrance.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an alternative entrance with 1 step at the front of the building.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • 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, 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 ahead as you pass through the entrance to Joni.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Entrance (Clarkehouse Road - Toilets)

• This entrance is located to the left as you enter the Clarkehouse Road Access Point.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Clarkehouse Road - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Clarkehouse Road - Toilets entrance.
  • The distance from the Clarkehouse Road - Toilets entrance is 2m.
  • 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 door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 144cm (width) x 185cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Thompson Road - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right hand side after entering via the Thompson Road Access Point.
  • The distance from the Thompson Road Access Point is 112m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is not 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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 96cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Dorothy Fox Education Centre - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the right side corridor as you enter the Dorothy Fox Education Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Dorothy Fox Education Centre entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 187cm (depth) and there is not 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 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 123cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.