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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include viewing hides, play areas, RSPB Visitor Centre and RSPB Gift Shop.
• Related link RSPB Visitor Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/thurrock-council/access-guides/rspb-visitor-centre
• Related link RSPB Gift Shop.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/thurrock-council/access-guides/rspb-gift-shop

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Purfleet.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Purfleet.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 400cm (16ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Access to the Walks, Visitor Centre and Café)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the RSPB building.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located To the left of the RSPB building.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Riverside Walk

• The Riverside walk can be accessed via the ramp leading to the visitors centre
• The Riverside walk has tarmac, gravel and grassed surfaces.
• There are long slight and steep slopes
• The trails and walk narrow in some places to below 100cm.

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Entrance (To Reception, Visitors Centre and Café)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you ascend to the first floor of the RSPB building.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Visitor Centre entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Visitors Centre/Shop

• The visitors centre is located within the Café
• The aisles range in width from 100cm - 60cm
• There is a payment counter with a height of 100cm
• There is a hearing loop that as of 13/6/24 was operational.

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Entrance (Exit to Reserve - Marshes Walk)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the cafe.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the exit doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reserve - Marshes Walk

• The Reserve - Marshes Walk is accessed via a steep ramp from the visitors centre.
• The circular walk has long winding slight slopes.
• The terrain may be difficult to traverse during wet weather
• There are bench seats located enroute.

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Outside Access (Ken Barrett Hide Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Ken Barrett Hide.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Ken Barrett Hide Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path that leads to the Entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Shooting Butts Hide Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Shooting Butts hide.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Level Change (Shooting Butts Hide Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors (Shooting Butts Hide)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Shooting Butts Hide)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Shooting Butts Hide Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 147cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Marshland Discovery Zone Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Marshland Discovery Zone building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).

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Outside Access (Purfleet Hide Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Purfleet Hide.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheel-chair & scooter available to borrow from the shop. It is advisable to book in advance.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.

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  • There is a motorised scooter and a wheelchair to loan if required.