Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Thornton & Allerton Community Association - South Square Gallery, Thornton & Allerton Community Association - The Watchmaker, Thornton Antiquarian Society Archive, Rushworth’s Fine Art Framers and separate accessible and standard toilets.
- Thornton & Allerton Community Association - South Square Gallery link (new tab) - click here.
- Thornton & Allerton Community Association - The Watchmaker link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 15:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 15:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 15:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 15:30.
- Saturday 09:30 - 15:30.
- Sunday 09:30 - 15:30.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Frizinghall.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Photograph four shows the clearly marked step without handrails leading to further seating.
Eating and Drinking
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, Gallery.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- These stairs lead to the first floor of Thornton & Allerton Community Association - South Square Gallery.
- There is a chair lift that overcomes these stairs.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance in a separate building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilet facilities are located opposite the main entrance in the separate toilet building.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located at the rear of the venue in the garden area.