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Introduction

• The Grosvenor Museum has full independent access to the ground floor, including Exhibition Gallery One, lecture theatre, the ground floor of the Period House, the Roman Gallery and the Roman Stones Gallery, and the adapted toilet. .
• The Art Gallery, Silver Gallery, Natural History Gallery and Exhibition Gallery Two are on the first floor.
• The Education Workroom is on the second floor.
• There is no lift to other floors.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 13:00 - 16:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chester.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest bus stop is on Grosvenor Road and provides direct services to Wrexham, Mold and Holywell.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to the building.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly in front of entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 120cm (3ft 1in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 low to moderate.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Lecture Room)

• There is 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 welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Outside Access (Chester Historic and Heritage Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the museum.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.

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Chester History and Heritage Centre

• The Heritage Centre is open when the museum is open.
• There is level access inside the Heritage Centre.
• There are computers in the Heritage Centre.
• The height of the computer tables is 72cm.
• Chairs are available in the Heritage Centre.
• Some of the chairs have armrests.
• There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at reception.

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Shop

• The venue has a gift shop.
• The shop is 45m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the shop via lifts.
• The service counter is 97cm high.
• The payment machine is moveable.

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Level Change (Shop)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly in front of the shop.
• There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Shop)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the shop stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main 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 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Tea Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the far side of the shop from the lift and steps.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Inside Access (Tea Room)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Tea Room)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the museum, just past the shop.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the shop entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not 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 drinks and snacks only.

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• Comments View
  • Hot drinks are available from a self-service coffee machine and cold drinks from a little fridge. Snacks are available from various points in the tearoom. All items should be paid for in the adjoining shop.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is low.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) cannot be used to access other floors.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional exhibits.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the toilet lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the museum.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 250cm (4ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the toilets.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Toilets)

• The lift is located to the right as you face the steps.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The clear door width is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the rear of the building.
  • The female toilets are 60m (66yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the rear of venue.
  • The male toilets are 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in all toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the toilets.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Level Change (Female Standard Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located going down to the toilets.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Additional Info

• 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.