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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Lady Houlte's Garden and the Stables.

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• Comments View
  • To gain access to the hall, all visitors must report to the cafe area at the signposted main entrance. .
  • The cafe area is free to visit, but charges do apply for visiting the hall. .
  • There is wheelchair access to the ground floor of the hall only.
  • There is a video tour which shows some of the upper floor period rooms.

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Opening Times (Easter - October half term)

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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  • Please note Aston Hall is closed on Monday's with the exception of Bank Holiday Monday's.
  • The venue is closed during Aston Villa home games.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Aston.

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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 at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 630cm (8ft 2in x 20ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 62m (67yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 84m (91yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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  • Staff wiil assist in opening the door.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).

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• Comments View
  • There is also an easy slope on the path leading to the hall from the stables building.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional period rooms.

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Level Change (Lady Houlte's Garden)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on some of the paths in the garden.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • The majority of the garden paths have flat access or easy slopes.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the south corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located just beyond the accessible entrance.
  • The female toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the north wing.
  • The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in all the toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Male Standard Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the toilet.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (Female Standard Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the toilet.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.