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Introduction

• Related link Soho House Visitor Centre and Gardens.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/soho-house-visitor-centre-and-gardens

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  • Access to Soho House is via the visitor centre.

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Opening Times (Easter - October)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 15:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 15:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 15:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 15:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 15:00.

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  • The house is closed from November until Easter and also on Mondays, except for bank holidays.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Jewellery Quarter.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • The car park is to the side and the rear of the visitor centre.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 680cm x 360cm (22ft 4in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the visitor centre entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the visitor centre 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • 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 doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• 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 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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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.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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  • There is a moderately sloped threshold in the doorway to the housekeepers room.
  • The flooring in some areas of the house is uneven, particularly in the wine cellar on the basement floor.

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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.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low.
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  • The handrail between the ground and first floors is on the right hand side going up.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
• The lift is 18m (20yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 84cm x 120cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 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 lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • An accessible toilet is available within the neighbouring visitor centre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the basement floor.
  • The male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.