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Minature Steam Train at Hammond's Pond

A former brick-pit, Hammond's Pond was developed in the 1920's as Pleasureland by local resident Archie Hammond. Today the park provides a variety of outdoor opportunites for enjoyment.

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Contact

Jeannie Pasley
Tel: 01228 618594

jeanniep@carlisle.gov.uk

Nearby

Venue

Hammond's Pond

Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4SD

View the Hammond's Pond website www.carlisle.gov.uk

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Map reference: NY 402532 Lat: 54.86996 Long: -2.93334

Main entrance off Blackwell Road, Carlisle.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from Carlisle station

Cafe open 12.00 to 16.00 weekends and school holidays.

Also at this venue

Hammond's Pond

Events at this venue

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date	event
Mon 27 May 2013	Upperby Gala

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

General

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children

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