Address
Rear of Lord Butler Leisure Centre,
Peaslands Road,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB11 3EG
Details
The Main skate park has three deep bowls and a street section and is limited to those aged 10 years and above. The mini skate park and rail area are suitable for beginners and younger users. There is ample room for picnicking on the adjoining field. It is situated next to the Lord Butler Leisure Centre which has a swimming pool and other facilities for non skating family members.
Best Skatepark in Great Britain and fourth best in Europe - channel 4 Extreme Sports.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Free admission.
Also at this Venue
Directions
Map reference: TL 590410 Lat: 52.04459 Long: 0.31707
By Road:
Follow signs to Lord Butler Leisure Centre off the Thaxted Rd. Leisure Centre is at jct of Peaslands Rd and Thaxted Rd mini roundabout. Parking is on the right hand side of the Leisure Centre. Walk around the back of the Leisure Centre by path up the small slope.
Disabled parking ONLY to the left hand side of the Leisure Centre in Turpins Bowling Centre.
Parking: free
Nearby
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Picnic site
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Best Skatepark in Great Britain and fourth best in Europe - channel 4 Extreme Sports.
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
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Notes
Skatepark is for wheeled sports so is wheelchair friendly. Viewing is disabled friendly too.