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Blooming Green

Loddington Farm, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4AG

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Summary

  • There is onsite parking available here but there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has: a step and manual doors.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating and a companion/carer discount.
  • Blooming Green has various workshops which visitors can attend.
    There is also a large garden which visitors can look at.
    Flowers can be sold to customers by appointment and arranged in advance.
    Hand-picked, seasonal, eco-friendly, organically grown wedding flowers are grown here.
    There is a water bowl available for an assistance dog.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park which is shared with other venues .
  • This is an open air car park with a concrete, loose chippings and gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Comments View
    • The car park is shared, but the bays close to Blooming Green are dedicated bays for the venue.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest train station is East Farleigh.
  • East Farleigh Station is approximately 4.2 miles away.

Entrance

  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 1 shows the signage for the entrance from the car park.
    • There is a slight lip at the threshold into the building as well as the 20cm high step.
    • There is a sign and bell to the left of the entrance to ring for attention.
    • The staff office (photograph 8), is round the corner from the entrance in case nobody can be found.

Inside Access

  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the venue.
  • There are chairs without armrests throughout the building.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • There are two tables 89cm high that are used for workshops and flower preparation.
    There are counters along the side of the room that are 90cm high.
    There is a sink available.

Blooming Green Garden

  • There are various picnic tables, some under a canopy, which are close to the entrance to the garden.
  • These tables can also be used for certain workshops.
  • The main grassed path in the garden in 290cm wide.

Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • The toilet is key-code locked.
    The door is single, opens inwards and is 69cm wide.
    The step is 5cm high.
    The toilet seat has a good colour contrast.
    The sink is 80cm high.

Standard Toilet(s) (Female)

  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a slight slope leading up to the toilet on an uneven surface.
    The toilet is key-code locked.
    The door is 61cm wide, single and opens inwards.
    There is a 2cm threshold at the entrance.
    The sink is 80cm high.
    The toilet seat does not have a good colour contrast.
    There is also a shower in the facility accessed via an 11cm high step. The shower that was out of order at time of survey (June 2022).
    There are coat hooks from 170 to 180cm high.