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Calke Abbey - Calke Explore

Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: a food kiosk, an adventure playground and parkland.
  • Additional amenities in this area include: bicycle hire.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and slight ramps/slopes.
  • This entrance is via open access from the car park.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating, a clearly signed hearing assistance system, facilities for assistance dogs, a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a Changing Places facility, a toilet with some adaptations and standard toilets.
  • There is a Changing Place which can be found in the toilet block to the left of the food kiosk.
  • This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 18m from the entrance to the picnic and food kiosk area.

Parking

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a loose chippings and compacted gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members, but charges apply for all other visitors.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 320cm x 490cm.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m from the entrance to the kiosk and picnic area.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: loose chippings.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.
  • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
  • There is no electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • An app is required for electric vehicle charging and Payment is via tap and pay for electric vehicle charging not designated for Blue Badge holders (contactless payment).

Route to (Calke Explore)

  • There is an access point at the lower left side of the car park.
    Follow the path straight ahead. On the right is a shelter with information boards and maps. Beyond this is a picnic area, food kiosk and toilets.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Picnic Area

  • The following information describes the picnic area located in front of the kiosk.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There are bench seats, stools and picnic tables.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • Adapted picnic tables are not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest picnic table is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to loose chippings.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is located close to other managed facilities.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 350cm x 410cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the seat but they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 117cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 145cm.
    • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm above the floor.
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from floor).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted and height-adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 160cm.
    • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • The facility has: a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • The facility does not have a full length mirror.
    • There is not a shelf.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 160cm from the floor.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 93cm.
    • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block - Ambulant - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located to the left of the café in the toilet block.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 13m from the café.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 295cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder and wash basin.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 89cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a waste bin without lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the dropdown rail, the toilet seat, the internal door and all grab rails.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are hand dryers.

Access To (The Cycle Hut)

  • The Cycle Hut is located to the right of the car park.
  • The distance from the car park is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Area (The Cycle Hut)

  • The Cycle Hut is located to the right of the car park.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 3cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Natural Play Area)

  • The following is available in this area: woodland.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: man-made play equipment using natural resources.
  • Outdoor areas consist of wood bark and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: various areas throughout the play area.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing and crawling.

Outdoor Spaces (Hikes and Trails)

  • The following is available in this area: parkland and woodland.
  • Outdoor areas consist of wood bark, bonded gravel and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: various parts of the trail.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates, narrow gaps, bollards and uneven surfaces.