Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Clifton Down.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is West End.
- The car park is located of Upper Berkley Place.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 1200cm (6ft 11in x 39ft 4in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on University Road.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the goods entrance on University Road.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- Contact the venue in advance if access via the goods entrance is required.
Opening Hours
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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 184cm (6ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of and behind the first set of entrance doors.
- There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is tactile paving at the top of the first 3 steps before the first set of doors.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 129cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the platform lift.
- There is/are 8 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
- The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- There is tactile paving at the top of the steps.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the first set of doors.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 240cm (3ft 4in x 7ft 10in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The desk is now situated in the entrance lobby, alongside the main entrance and directly facing the accessible entrance.
- Visitors with mobiltiy difficulties can be directed to the lift and given assistance if required.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- Touch tours are available.
- The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, contact a member of staff.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, L1, 1, L2, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are several sets of stairs throughout the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, L1, 1, L2, 2.
- The lift is approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 245cm (4ft 3in x 8ft).
- There are 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the rear right corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 187cm x 320cm (6ft 2in x 10ft 6in).
- There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a medium 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the rear left corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the rear right corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located adjacent to the female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- The baby change room requires a key, available from the information desk. There is a unisex toilet available in the baby changing room.
- The photographs show the baby changing room with toilet and the breast feeding room.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are some part-time members of staff who know basic Sign Language.
- Pen Friends (digital audio guides) are available for the French Gallery and Egyptian section.