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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Sandy.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Sandy.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
Tuesday Closed.
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
Thursday Closed.
Friday 09:00 - 14:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Sandy Town Public Car Park.
- The car park is located off the High Street.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a portable loop.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- There is a fixed hearing loop system available in the chamber.

Museum

Exhibits cannot be audio described.
Touch tours are not available.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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.
- The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- 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).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter the building.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.