Great park, issues with toilets
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Date of visit: July 2020
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
The park is fantastic, smooth paths the whole way through. It gets rather hilly the further you head away from town. The cafe is fully accessible (outside of COVID restrictions). The disabled toilet by the Ranger’s office is a bit tricky to use if you’re on your own. The door has an auto-closure mechanism so you have to have the strength to pull the door open. There is no handle so you have to use your Radar key as the handle. Once inside, there’s plenty of space to turn. Toilet transfer is leftwards from your wheelchair once you’re parked next to the toilet. Once on the loo, the toilet paper location means you have to twist to your left and reach behind yourself. The flush is a bit tricky to reach, especially if you’re unable to twist and stretch. The taps are push button, so again they require some arm strength. You might want to take your own hand wash too because they are using bars of soap.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Parking & Transport
Good
If you park on the surrounding roads, watch out for permit holders only restrictions. It gets very busy on nice days, so if you need to rear load your wheelchair, it might be better to park in Priory Meadow shopping centre to ensure you can get back into your car.
Accessible Toilets
Poor
