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Senhouse Roman Museum

The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Overlooking the Solway Firth, this museum is situated next to a Roman fort probably founded in the first century AD and rebuilt during the reign of the emperor Hadrian.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: museum and shop, toilet facilities and educational tours.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Kirby Gallery.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located in the Library Space.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and different languages.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Dementia Friends Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located between the two exhibition spaces.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located between the two exhibition spaces.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side of the museum.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Blue Badge parking spaces are through another entrance gate and nearer to the museum entrance at the foot of the tower.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the museum.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ticketing

  • Ticket Counter View
    • The ticket counter surveyed is located ahead after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • There is not a separate wheelchair accessible queue lane.
    • The height of the counter is 75cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located at the ticket counter.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.

Exhibition Space (Main Gallery)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Display information includes: interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, information boards, televisions/screens, pictorial and tactile.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located between the two exhibition spaces.
    • The distance from the ticket counter is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 175cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exhibition Space (Kirby Gallery)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Display information includes: interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, televisions/screens, information boards, pictorial and tactile.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.

Exit

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the exit.
  • There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Visitors with access needs are invited to exit the same way they entered, to avoid the step and narrow opening.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Area (Roman Watchtower)

  • The Roman Watchtower is located opposite the main museum building.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lookout platforms on both levels, 1 and 2.
  • Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.