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Introduction

• For disabled access please contact the venue in advance to arrange arrival times.
• Due to the confines of the building, only 1 wheelchair user can be accommodated at a time.
• Please see website for information about guided tours for visitors with specialist requirements.
• Access is via guided tour only, tour times can are advertised on site and on the venue's website.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • Please see the venue's website for up to date opening times.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is York.

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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 Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 273cm x 491cm (8ft 11in x 16ft 1in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Monument close.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • There is also 1 medium step in the doorway.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 the left going up.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • There is an additional medium step with portable ramp at the bottom of the stairs.
  • The gradient of the ramp is easy.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 90cm (2ft 8in x 2ft 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are wall mounted and operated by staff.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Ambient background noises are played in the operations room.
  • There is a 10 minute film which plays in the briefing room.
  • There are some lips on the thresholds of the doorways to some of the rooms.
  • There is a protruding bolt in the floor of the operations room, which staff do make visitors aware of on entering the room.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • Carers are admitted for free.
  • There are seats in the briefing room.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the main corridor as you enter from the accessible entrance.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 258cm (5ft x 8ft 6in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is also used as the standard female toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right hand side of the main corridor as you enter from the accessible entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• 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 on the grassed areas outside the venue.