Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include interview rooms and ceremony hall.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Robert Burns memorial, library archives and family history research facility.
- Related link Burns Monument Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/east-ayrshire-council/access-guides/burns-monument-centre
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Kilmarnock.
- 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 Kilmarnock.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 adjacent to the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the registration entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the registration 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- 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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- There are further designated bays to the rear of the building.
Outside Access (Registration Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
Outside Access (Ceremony Suite Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Registration entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played during services.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are standard toilets availble in the Burns Monument Centre, please refer to the separate guide for details.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an accessible toilet and baby change facility available in the Burns Monument Centre, please refer to the separate guide for details.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.