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Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum

Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol , BS8 3PA

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Overview

  • About View
  • 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, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: school room and balcony.
    • The following areas have stepped access: school room and balcony.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: The ground and first floors can also be accessed by a hydraulic lift.
      All dogs are permitted on bridge, however only assistance dogs are permitted inside the visitor centre.
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    • The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters, braille documents, large print documents and documents in different languages.
    • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Awareness Training, Visual Accessibility, Working with BSL interpreters,.
    • BSL interpreters are on site for events held at the visitor centre.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • The museum is a breastfeeding friendly venue. A family toilet is also available.

Parking

  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The venue has on street Blue Badge bays nearby.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Bridge Road.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Welcome Desk and Shop)

  • The reception is located on the left as you enter.
  • The journey time to this reception from the entrance is approximately 10 seconds.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Exhibition Space (Ground Floor)

  • This area is 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: braille, pictorial, information boards and televisions/screens.
  • Seating available in this area includes: stools.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room surveyed is located to the right and then left after the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm, a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table in the room.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is a kick stool for children to stand on to reach the sink.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the last door on the left in the toilet corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
    • There is a machine which provides free sanitary products in the toilet with adapatations.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located by turning right and through the exhibition space.
  • The journey time to this lift from the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer.
  • There are instructions on how to use the lift once you are inside.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front and slightly to the right from the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There are lights going up on the right hand side.
    There is an additional children's handrail with a height 62cm on the right hand side going up.

Room (Mezzanine)

  • The room is located ahead, as you exit the lift.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • There is background noise in this room.

Exhibition Space (Education Workshop - First Floor)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • Display information includes: braille, pictorial, information boards and televisions/screens.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.