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Back to Park Details
| Park Accessibility Statement |
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| Introduction
Despite being high up on Darley Moor, Darwin Forest is a relatively level park with tarmac or tarmac chippings on the roadways and a 5mph speed restriction in place. The buildings and lodges are generally single storey and so provide good access to less able people. Some accommodation is specially adapted for wheelchair access and we welcome parties which include a wheelchair bound individual.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff who will gladly offer their assistance.
Pre-Arrival
All of our Pinelodges are of a single storey nature. For availability of specially equipped lodges, or further information on any of the details given in this statement please contact us by:
Telephone: 01629 732428
Fax: 01629 735015
Email: admin@pinelodgeholidays.co.uk
Internet: www.pinelodgeholidays.co.uk
Our reception team are always happy to accept Type Talk calls.
Arrival and Car Park Facilities
Upon arrival to the park, after a short distance along the 5mph driveway, the reception building appears on your right hand side. Continue until you reach a right turning where you will find 5 parking spaces on your left and 5 parking spaces on the right, adjacent to the main building, which include designated disabled spaces
Reception Area
The reception area can be accessed by mounting a dropped curb and following the 180cm wide pathway to the ground level door
The main doors to enter the reception area are PULL doors (105cm). A staff member will help if assistance is required (the reception doors are glass).
Within reception there is a lowered section of the counter should this be required
A ground floor toilet is suitable for disabled use
The floor space within reception is ample and allows for ease of wheelchair manoeuvrability
The Foresters Inn, bar and restaurant
Access to the bar is gained either at road level or by 3 small steps
The narrowest point upon entering the bar is 90cm
The height of the bar is 100cm
Plenty of room is available in the bar area to manoeuvre a wheelchair, and easy access to tables with a choice of benches, chairs and chairs with arms. These can be moved/removed on request.
To the rear of the bar there is a level exit (90cm wide) leading to the games room, soft play area and laundry.
Toilet facilities are accessed via an 85cm wide door, and include a disabled toilet with grab rails and added space for manoeuvrability.
There are level outdoor seating areas situated both at the front and rear of the bar, with tables and benches/chairs that can be moved if necessary
Evolution Health & Fitness, leisure building
Entrance to the leisure centre is ground level and 100cm wide
There is a large entrance area which provides easy manoeuvrability, and a reception area with low level tables (45cm high) and easily moveable chairs
There is a pool spectators area, accessed from the entrance lobby/seating area, through a ground level door (95cm wide)
The majority of the counter is 105cm high with a lower level area at one side of 80cm with under space
The changing room can be accessed through a level entry door and has a specialised wheelchair accessible changing area/wet room.
This includes a disabled toilet with grab rails for the sink/toilet, a shower area and seat, as well as a cord pull alarm system
The disabled toilet may be locked and used for changing/showering
Ordinary changing cubicles are typically 65x160cm, with family cubicles being 120x165cm
A choice of high or low level lockers is provided for ease of use
A 95cm wide door which provides access to the pool area
Upon entrance to the pool, users can either use the ladder steps with grab rails, situated around the pool, or use the low level entry, which comprises three long low steps leading into the pools shallowest point (50 cm)
Staff members are available to assist in manual raising/lowering of persons at poolside and wheelchairs are permitted at poolside on request
The spa area is accessed at ground level, with the steam room/sauna having 85cm wide doors
There is a rail to assist entry/exit into the spa pool, and if required staff members may be able to assist users gain access
The gym can be accessed via staircase with handrails or by using the special stair lift – please ask staff for assistance
Some of the ‘Pulse’ fitness resistance machinery has been designed to allow use with wheelchairs
The typical ‘pathway’ width around the equipment is 80cm
Fitness Instructors are available to assist with the use of equipment, or advise suitable exercises to those with specific needs
Other Information
Mobile phone reception is generally poor on the park. However payphones are provided adjacent to the Foresters Inn, one of which has ground level access and is positioned so that the handset is 110cm high
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