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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a museum of hand push machines.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Retford.

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Opening Times

• Monday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located through the entry gates and immediately ahead.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park surface is gravel.

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Level Change (Lincoln Road to Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach leading from Lincoln Road.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right-hand side of the entrance doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).

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Reception (The Cabin)

• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • This is the starting and end point as you look around the museum.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Museum (Main Museum)

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • The entrance and exit doors are double.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The opening width of the doors is over 120cm.

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Level Change (Main Museum and The Old Barn)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the main museum and the old barn.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Museum (The Old Barn)

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • The entrance and exit are double doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The opening width of the doors is over 120cm.
  • There are 2 steps which are between 13-16cm in height.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There are yellow markings on the steps. The markings do not have a good contrast with the flooring.

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Museum (Co-Op & Dairy Ground Floor)

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The entrance and exit doors are double width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The doors' opening width is over 120cm.

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Other Floors (Co-Op & Dairy First Floor)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There are no risers on these stairs.

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Outside Spaces and Exhibits

• Walks of Life Museum celebrates English rural life in the county of Nottinghamshire. Through its unique collection the local community can explore their past, ask questions about the present, and shape the future through fun, learning, and inspiration. This includes a range of activities run from its barns and outbuildings together with its field of willow trees for the production of cricket bats.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, the accessible toilet was not in service and couldn't be surveyed.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located opposite the Co-op and Dairy building.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are low to moderate.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.