Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Manor Park Grounds

Gardeners Manor Park is committed to making its grounds, events, and services accessible to as many people as possible. This accessibility statement describes our ongoing work to meet inclusive design principles across the Gardeners Manor Park area and the measures we use to support visitors with a range of needs. We publish this information to help visitors plan their time on the park and to be clear about how we approach accessibility across the Gardeners Manor Park grounds.

We aim to follow WCAG 2.1 AA compliance where applicable for the digital and information resources associated with the park. While the physical landscape of the park requires different treatment than digital content, we align our signage, online information, and wayfinding with WCAG best practices for clear text contrast, readable fonts, and consistent navigation on our digital platforms that describe the Gardeners Manor Park site.

Our commitment includes maintaining content that works well with assistive technologies. Information about accessible entrances, routes, facilities and seating across the Gardeners Manor Park area is produced in plain language and structured formats so it can be interpreted effectively by screen readers and other accessibility tools.

We strive for strong screen-reader support and compatibility. Our digital documents, downloadable maps, and event listings are tested with common screen readers and are provided with semantic headings, alt descriptions for images, and meaningful link text. We also ensure navigation landmarks and headings are used consistently so that people relying on screen-reader technology can move through content about Gardeners Manor Park efficiently.

Key accessibility features

The main accessibility features we focus on include:

• Screen-reader support — clear headings, descriptive links and alternative text for images related to the Gardeners Manor Park experience;
• Keyboard navigation — ensuring digital menus and interactive elements can be operated without a mouse and that focus order is logical;
• Readable content — using adequate contrast, adjustable text sizing guidance, and plain language descriptions of facilities and routes;
• Accessible formats — offering downloadable content in accessible PDFs or text formats when requested.

For on-site accessibility, the Gardeners Manor Park team monitors paths, ramps, and seating to keep routes clear and usable. We provide visible signage and tactile elements where practical, and we maintain accessible toilets and level access to key gathering points. If temporary changes are made to the landscape for events or maintenance, we aim to publish clear notices so visitors can plan around any temporary barriers.

We review accessibility regularly. This includes user testing with assistive technologies, routine audits of published content, and consultation with accessibility specialists to improve how information about the park is presented. Improvements may include reorganizing information for easier scanning, improving contrast on maps and signs, and refining digital navigation so it better supports keyboard-only users and people using alternative input devices.

If you need information in an alternative format, or require specific arrangements when visiting Gardeners Manor Park, please get in touch with our accessibility team through the venue's main contact channels or on-site help desks. While we cannot include direct contact details here, staff at the park and published visitor information points will direct your request to the appropriate coordinator. Requests can include:

• alternative formats of a map or event brochure;
• assistance with navigation or advice about accessible routes;
• temporary adjustments to seating or access during special events.

We welcome reports of any accessibility barriers at Gardeners Manor Park and aim to respond promptly to reasonable requests for accommodation. Continuous improvement is a priority: we log accessibility issues, prioritize them by impact, and plan upgrades that balance conservation, heritage, and inclusive access. If you experience a problem while using our resources or visiting the park, please notify park staff so we can help and learn from the issue.