Visiting Postbridge Visitor Centre

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Drop off point

There is not a designated drop-off point available. Cars can pull close to the building entrance to disembark.

  • Car Park

    The car park surface consists of tarmac. There are 3 designated blue badge parking bays available. The blue badge bays are clearly marked.

  • Toilet Facilities

    There is 1 toilet with adaptions.

  • Entrance (main)

    There is a step-free level access at the entrance

  • Getting around

    There is step-free level access throughout all areas

Key Information

Parking at Postbridge Visitor Centre

Drop off point

  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Cars can pull close to the building entrance to disembark.

Car Park

  • The car park is located in front of the Visitor Centre.
  • The car park is open air.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated blue badge parking bays available.
  • The blue badge bays are clearly marked.
  • There is a marked zone to the sides and rear.
  • The car park from the designated bays to the entrance of the visitor centre is 7% cross gradient

Charges and Restrictions

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

  • There are two electric vehicle charging points.
  • The charger type is 7kw and costs £0.45 per Kwh.
  • There are type 2 sockets.
Postbridge Visitor Centre toilet and changing facilities

Toilet Facilities

  • There is 1 toilet with adaptions.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the side of the male and female toilets. In the block at the right hand side of the Visitor Centre.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the toilet block at the right of the Visitor Centre.

Changing Facilities

  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations to the righthand side of the building, past the male and female toilets.
Postbridge Visitor Centre main entrance

Entrance (main)

  • The entrance is located at the front of the building
  • The entrance is clearly signed
  • The width of the entrance is 890mm
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance
  • There is a step-free level access at the entrance
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance
  • The doors open sliding. In appropriate weather the doors are left open
  • There is also a push-button to open the doors, which is 1016mm high
Access at Postbridge Visitor Centre

Getting around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas
  • Access throughout is even and there are no manual doors
  • There is visual contrast between the walls and floors in all areas
  • There is very little background noise
  • Lightening levels were even at the time this page was created
  • Seating available near the counter and at the back on the left (to desk) of the centre.
Access at Postbridge Visitor Centre sales counter

Counter (Information Desk and Gift Shop Counter)

  • The counter is located in front of you as you enter the building, 3912mm from the entrance door
  • There is step-free level access to the counter
  • The counter is 1245mm high from the floor
  • There is a lowered section at the counter, which is 762mm high from the floor
  • The counter is plain wood with distracting posters, leaflets, and items displayed
  • There is a clearly signed hearing loop system.
  • There is very little background noise in the area
  • Lighting levels were event at the time this page was created
  • The card machine is extendable to a lower level
Outdoor spaces at Postbridge Visitor Centre

Outdoor Spaces

  • A grass space is available in this area
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete and grass
  • There is a footpath that leads round both sides of the building and around the back to join the public footpath
  • There are wheelchair accessible benches on the grassy area and to the left of the building
  • There is an undercover area with seating to the right of the Visitor Centre
Postbridge Visitor Centre toilet with adaptations

Location and access

  • The toilet is located on the right-hand side of the building heading around the building.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet is a flat even surface
  • The toilet is approx 16 metres from the entrance door
  • There is step-free access into the facility
  • There is pictorial and written signage on or near the door
  • The door is 1041mm wide
  • The door opens outwards
  • Internally the door has high visual contrast
  • The door does not have a handle lock
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with medium visual contrast – paint is missing in place

Dimensions and Features

  • There is a transfer space to the left as you face the toilet
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side
  • There is a lever flush on the non transfer side
  • The horizontal grab rail has high visual contrast
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side
  • The vertical grab rail has high visual contrast
  • There is a dropdown hand rail on the transfer side
  • The drop down rail has a high visual contrast
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast
  • The toilet seat is 559mm high from the floor
  • The toilet seat has a padded backrest
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet
  • The toilet roll holder has medium visual contrast
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet
  • The wash basin is 762mm high from the floor
  • The wash basin has a turn tap
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin
  • The wash basin grab rail has high visual contrast
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet
  • The soap dispenser has low visual contrast
  • The soap dispenser is 940mm high from the floor
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet
  • The hand dryer has low visual contrast
  • The hand dryer is 990mm high from the floor
  • There is no emergency alarm
  • There is no mirror
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin
  • There is no waste bin
  • There are no coat hooks
  • The walls and floors have high visual contrast
  • Lightening levels were even at the time this webpage was created

Sensory inclusivity features

Sensory Borrow Bags are available to loan for free. These contain ear defenders, sunglasses, communication aids/flash cards and various sensory/fidget toys.