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Coastal Communities Museum

School Road, North Berwick, EH39 4JU

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a museum which shares a building and car park with North Berwick Library.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: toilets, 4 exhibition rooms and changing places.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access via lift at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Health and Safety and Disability Awareness Training.
    • There are two tablets available with information available in different languages.
      On request, there are out of hours events for visitors with dementia who will have sole access of the museum.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the first floor .
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on ground floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on School Road to the right at the Library and Museum entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is shared between the library and museum.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Shared Main Building)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the car park entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 86cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the lift.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Coastal Communities Museum)

  • This entrance is located straight ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 92cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the museum.
  • The distance from the museum entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches, armchairs and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Exhibition Space (Main Museum Gallery)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial, information boards, multi-language audio and subtitles.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is a touchscreen with a touch height of 82cm. There are two exits which lead to the corridor on the right hand side of the Main Museum Gallery with widths of 86cm and 83cm.

Exhibition Space (Museum Room 2)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial, information boards, televisions/screens, multi-language audio and subtitles.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is an entrance way into Museum Room 2 with a width of 170cm.
    There is an exit which leads to the corridor with a width of 194cm.

Exhibition Space (Museum Room 1)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • 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 is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Display information includes: multi-language audio, information boards, braille, subtitles, televisions/screens and pictorial.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • There is an entrance to the left from Museum Room 2 with a width of 142cm. There is an entrance to the right with a width of 108cm.
    There is a beach hut which is stepped. The step has a height of 14cm and depth of 38cm. The second step is 12cm.
    The entrance width is 67cm.

Exhibition Space (Museum Room 3)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Display information includes: pictorial, braille, information boards, subtitles and televisions/screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a sliding door in the corridor which is permanently open with a width of 134cm.
    There is an entrance to the room with a width of 145cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 192cm (width) x 191cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm 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 a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (First Floor)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.

Changing Places (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left of the main entrance, past the lift.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text 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 82cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 286cm (width) x 404cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 183cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.