Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 13:00 - 16:00.
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Comments
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- Details given are for public visiting times.
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.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- 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 Market Public Car Park.
- The car park is located on Princess Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 355cm x 470cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on St. Werburgh Street.
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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 on St. Werburgh Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 212cm (6ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
Reception
- The reception desk is 27m (30yd) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The cathedral knave has a fixed hearing loop.
- There are some easy/moderate slopes some with handrails leading to various parts of the cathedral.
- The Knave has a new seating area.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located beyond the entrance foyer.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Restaurant Bar Internal (Refectory)
- The following information is for the café.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are hand held 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.
Level Change (Refectory)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Features and Dimensions
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- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- The height of the coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- There is an additional cubicle in the female standard toilet.
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 on the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- Wheelchairs are available to borrow.