Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Manea.
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 Church Lane.
- The car park is located opposite the museum.
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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 not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Side 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 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).
Counter
- The counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 medium.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- Touch tours are available.
- The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
- Video tours are available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, speak to a member of staff.
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Comments
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- A limited amount of displays with audio description are available.
- Guided and touch tours are available on request.
- The main exhibitions are on display on the ground floor and there is a smaller display area on the first floor.
Other Floors (Main)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are low.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional displays.
Other Floors (Side Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- There are 14 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 the right going up.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional displays.
Lift (Side Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter from the side entrance.
- The lift is a chair stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
- The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the side entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter and to the right.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The shared toilet has grab rails.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.