Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a café and shop.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Various buildings displaying aspects of flying history.
There is a field used by groups attending organised events in camper vans.
Opening Times
- Monday 00:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 00:00.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception and shop entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception and shop 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The surface of the car park is uneven throughout.
Outside Access (Reception and Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 in the second doorway.
- There is/are 1 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 4cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception (Reception and Shop Counter)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a wheelchair available for use whilst on site (photograph 4).
Inside Access (Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the reception and shop entrance.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the reception and shop entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / 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 snacks.
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Comments
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- This area is also used for school visits.
Level Change (Café Seating Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance of the seating area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar slight ramp just before the doorway to the main seating area (photograph 2).
Outside Access (Reception and Shop to the Museum - Exit and Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the reception and shop.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 78cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the exit / 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
Outside Access
- The paths around the site are a mix of concrete, pebbles and grass.
- Some of the paths have slight slopes.
- There are picnic areas around the site.
Outside Access (Main Hangar Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main hangar.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
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Comments
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- There are handrails on both sides for the ramp in front of the entrance.
Inside Access (Main Hanger)
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There floor is uneven in places and there are cable covers which may form a trip hazard (photographs 7 and 8).
Level Change (Main Hanger)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the main hanger.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The ramp gives access to a helicopter cockpit within the main hanger.
Other Floors (Main Hanger)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional exhibits.
Museum (Main Hanger, Buildings 19 and 21)
- 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 a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, ask at reception.
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Comments
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- There are also outside exhibits within the grounds of the venue.
- The museum operate Open Cockpit days where visitors can access some of the cockpits throughout the venue. Access to cockpits may be via steps.
Outside Access (Building 19 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Building 19.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Inside Access (Building 19)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Building 19)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the rear left of the building.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Building 21 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Building 21.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is also a dropped kerb creating a steep ramp on the pathway (photograph 4).
Inside Access (Building 21)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Building 21)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located eading from the main corridor to various display rooms.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Radio Building
- The radio building is located to the front of building 21.
- There are a set of heavy double doors to the building that open towards you and are 150cm wide.
- There is a steep permanent ramp, 104cm wide leading to the entrance.
- There is a level landing area at the top of the ramp with a turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is level access throughout the radio building.
Royal Observer Corps Museum
- The Royal Observer Corps Museum is located to the front of the main hanger. There is a heavy, single door to the museum that opens towards you and is permanently held open.
- This door is 53cm wide.
- There are 2 deep clearly marks steps without handrails at this entrance.
- The deepest step is 26cm.
- There is level access once inside.
Accessible Toilet (Building 19 - Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Building 19 entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 186cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 117cm and 155cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is a chair in this accessible toilet for nursing mothers (photographs 4, 5 and 6).
- This accessible toilet is available during the night to camper vans booked on site.
- Please see reception for details of entry.
Standard Toilet(s) (Building 19)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the building 19 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This toilets are available during the night to camper vans booked on site.
- Please see reception for details of entry.
Standard Toilet(s) (Building 21)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of Building 21.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the Building 21 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.