Access Guide
Leazes Park
Richardson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LR
Tel: 0191 2617231
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newcastle.
The nearest Metro Station is St. James.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.65m x 4.55m (11ft 11in x 14ft 11in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 4m from the venue's entrance.
The car park is for permit holders only.
Outside Access (Barrack Road / Western Lodge)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Outside Access (Western Pathway 1)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 37cm (1ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (Western Pathway 1)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Western Pathway 2)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 37cm (1ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (Western Pathway 2)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Richardson Road North)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Outside Access (Richardson Road Car Park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 310cm (10ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Richardson Road South)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in) wide.
Outside Access (Leazes Crescent)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
No Level Access (Leazes Crescent)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Leazes Terrace adjacent to the tennis courts)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Leazes Terrace adjacent to the tennis courts)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Leazes Terrace West)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
The park is accessed throughout by various easy, moderate and steep slopes.
Within the venue are a Bowling Green, a Childrens Playground, Tennis Courts, a Maze and a Boating Lake.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in Richardson Road Lodge.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 176cm x 270cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 1in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Comments
Website address: www.newcastle.gov.uk/parksandcountrysideservice
