Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Chester Boat - Mark Twain.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester-council/cheshire-west-and-chester/access-guides/chester-boat-mark-twain
- Related link Chester Boat - Lady Diana.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester-council/cheshire-west-and-chester/access-guides/chester-boat-lady-diana
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Comments
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- Chester Boat offer daily cruises, themed cruises and private evening charters.
- The sailing times are variable, please contact the venue for more information.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Chester.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Chester.
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 The Groves.
- The car park is located along the Groves.
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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.
Level Change (Souters Lane - Jetty)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down from Souters Lane to the jetty.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the jetty.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Outside Access (Boat Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Boat Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on events.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Chester Boats have advised that this boat is their least accessible boat and is not accessible for wheelchair users due to the layout however, Lady Diana and Mark twain offer more room.
Level Change (Boat)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down into the boat and up onto the deck.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the boat.
- The female and male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.