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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located in central London, on Montford Place.
  • The venue doesn't have its own car park. There is no on street parking within 50 metres and there are no public car parks within 200 metres.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Vauxhall.
  • Vauxhall Station is 0.5 miles from the venue.
• By Underground View
  • There are 2 underground stations nearby: Oval (stepped access) is on the Northern Line.
    Vauxhall (step-free access) is on the Victoria Line.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does not have its own parking facilities.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Montford Place.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • The automatic doors are operated by members of staff on entry. There is a bell located on the left as you face the doors to attract the attention of staff if required. There are touch pads that activate the automatic doors when exiting. These touch pads are 70cm in height.

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Reception (Including Shop)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 113cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are coffee tables, high tables, sofas, high stools and chairs without armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception / Shop)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left of the reception area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception / Shop - Standard Toilets - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception area, within the reception / shop standard toilets.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Self Guided Tour)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a single, manual door with an opening width of 75cm+, which is easy to open for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • During busy periods this area can become congested.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 62cm.
  • There is a high colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.

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Step(s) (Lower to Upper Level - Self Guided Tour)

• There is a/are step(s) located along the exhibition area.
• There is/are 7 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 27cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• There is a standard lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift (Lower to Upper Level - Self Guided Tour)

• The lift is located along the exhibition area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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VIP Tour

• There are two sets of doors located along the self guided tour corridor leading to the distillery.
• One door opens away from you and is 77cm wide and the alternative door opens towards you and is 89cm wide.
• Both doors are held open by the tour guide.
• The route that the tour takes may vary depending on the tour guide.
• The tour guide can provide assistance with doors along the tour route.
• Chairs can be provided on the tour route if guests need to rest.
• The tour goes through working areas of the distillery, so caution is advised.
• Some areas of the tour may have background noise from machinery.
• The tour guide does a number of talks along the tour route.
• The surface of the flooring on the tour route is concrete.
• There is a short steep slope leading to the Storage Tank Area.
• There are information boards in the Storage Tank Area.
• There are 15+ steps or a goods lift to access the other floors of the tours.
• The doors leading from the stairs walkway to the Botanical Storage Area and Botanical Weigh Room are under 70cm wide.
• The lift can be used to overcome the stairs and provides direct access to the Botanical Storage Area, Botanical Weigh Room and New Distillery.
• There is a small threshold leading to the interactive ingredients area.
• The height of the ingredients shelves is 92cm. Staff can provide assistance with giving the guests the different ingredients.
• There are 11 steps leading from the New Distillery and the Old Distillery areas.
• There is an accessible toilet located on the floor below the New Distillery, which can be accessed by the secondary goods lift.
• The steps can be overcome by going back down to the ground floor and through the staff reception area, to a secondary goods lift, which takes guests to the Old Distillery and Speakeasy Bar.
• The tour guide will escort guests to the secondary goods lift.
• There is a tasting opportunity in the Speakeasy Bar.
• There are accessible and standard toilets located in the Speakeasy Bar.
• From the Speakeasy Bar, the tour goes down the main lift back to the gift shop and exit.

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Other Floors (VIP Tour)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located along the VIP Tour Route.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The steps do have open risers.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (Main Goods Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The clear door width is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Lift (Staff Reception Area Goods Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the staff reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The clear door width is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 180cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Eating and Drinking (Speakeasy Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the bar.
  • For access there is a single manual door which is easy to open.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 44cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (near Speakeasy Bar - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the Speakeasy Bar.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 180cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Speakeasy Bar)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the Speakeasy Bar.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (to Shop and Exit)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (to Shop and Exit)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

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