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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in York.
• 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 York.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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• Comments View
  • Visits are only available from Easter until the end of September.
  • Visits are by prearranged tours and bookings only.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 440cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 60m (66yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 60m (66yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the accessible entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance and Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance and Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 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 not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 14m (15yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 136cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Archbishops Dining Room)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 280cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are 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.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in) 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 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 medium.
• Comments View
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the evac chair on the first floor.
  • Wheelchairs are available for loan to visitors if required.