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Overview

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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Waterloo.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest underground station is Lambeth North.
  • This underground station does not have step-free access.
  • The nearest step-free underground station is Westminster (Jubilee Line Only) and Waterloo.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • The venue has its own car park. For pre-authorised parking only.
• Getting Around View
  • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided during events and tours.
  • There are 3 building located off the Courtyard, including the Great Hall, Cloisters and Blore Building.
  • There is step-free level access into the Great Hall and Cloisters.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the Blore Building.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and first floor of the Blore Building, on the ground floor of the Cloisters Building, on the ground floor of the Great Hall and in the courtyard.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor and Floor 1 of the Blore Building, on the Ground Floor of Cloisters and on the Ground Floor and Floor 1 of the Great Hall.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the Ground Floor of the Cloisters Building.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located next to the standard toilets in the Great Hall. This is a portable changing facility.

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Tour Information

• Lambeth Palace Tours are available on selected dates.
• Parking is only available upon request. Please contact the venue in advance.
• There is not a fixed tour route, and the tour route may vary on the day.
• The tours may include the Great Hall, the Chapel and other historical rooms.
• There is step-free level access into the Great Hall and the Cloisters building.
• There is a slight slope to access the Blore Building and rooms located in that building.
• There is a slight ramp which bypasses a step in the Great Hall.
• There are lifts in Cloisters and the Blore Building to access Floor 1.
• All rooms on Floor 1 have step-free level access and doors over 75cm wide.
• There is a threshold in the doorway to the State Drawing Room and the Old Study
• There is a platform lift to access the Crypt Chapel.
• There is stepped-only access to the Chapel, but there is viewing available on the first floor, which can be accessed via a steep ramp.
• There are toilets with adaptations available in the Courtyard, the Great Hall, the Cloisters Building and on both the ground floor and the first floor of the Blore Building.
• There is also a Changing Places facility on the ground floor of the Cloisters Building. If you wish to use this facility, please speak to a member of staff.

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Parking (only with Prior Permission)

• Parking is available upon request only. If you require on-site parking, please contact Lambeth Palace in advance of your visit.
• There is parking available in the courtyard, including 4 EV charging spaces.
• There are also parking areas available outside the Courtyard entrance.

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Courtyard Entrance

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located at the front of the palace.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the access point.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The gate has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second single gate.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The gate has a low colour contrast.
  • The gate is open during working hours, Monday to Friday.
  • Staff provide assistance with the second gate.

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Courtyard

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Courtyard - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Courtyard.
  • The distance from Courtyard entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Blore Building

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• Location and Route View
  • The Blore Building is located to the rear of the Courtyard.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• Access View
  • There is ramped and stepped access into the building.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are 3 steps into the building.
  • There are 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 have some clear markings.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top .
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 230cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • Services and facilities available in the building include: State Drawing Room, Old Study, Pink Drawing Room, State Dining Room and Guard Room.
  • The building has the following floors: Ground.
  • Step-free access to other floors is via standard passenger lift.
  • Floor 1 of the Blore Building can also be accessed via the Cloisters building and lift.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is step-free access to all of the rooms on Floor 1 of the Blore Building, and all door openings are over 75cm wide.
  • There is a small threshold in the doorways to the State Drawing Room and the Old Study.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Blore Building Stairs

• The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
• The ground floor to the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Blore Building Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Blore Building.
• The distance from the entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Lower ground floor (staff only), ground floor, first floor and second floor (private) can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 680kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 79cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Blore Building - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from lift is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 109cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Cloisters - Atrium, Crypt Chapel and Shop

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• Location and Route View
  • The Cloisters is located to the left of the Courtyard.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the building.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • Services and facilities available in the building include: Crypt Chapel, Shop and Chapel.
  • The building has the following floors: Ground and 1.
  • Step-free access to other floors is via platform lift.
  • Floor 1 of Cloisters can also be accessed via the Blore Building.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There are 4 steps to access the Lower Atrium and Crypt Chapel entrance. This can be overcome by the Cloisters main lift.
  • There are 9 steps to access the Crypt Chapel, which are bypassed by a platform lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the shop. The opening to the shop is 90cm wide, and there is step-free access throughout the shop.
  • On Floor 1, there is a steep portable ramp to access the accessible viewing area of the main Chapel.
  • There is stepped-only access to the main Chapel.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in the building includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Counters View
  • The shop counter was surveyed.
  • It is located within the gift shop.
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Cloisters - Atrium - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from Cloisters entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 340cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 260cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right 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 colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a varying colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Cloisters - Atrium - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right after you enter.
  • The distance from Cloisters entrance is 9m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Cloisters - Main Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter.
• The distance from the Cloisters entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • Lower Atrium, Ground Floor and Floor 1 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 480kg.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Cloisters - Crypt Chapel Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Crypt Chapel.
• The distance from Cloisters - Main Lift is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • The Crypt Chapel can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour 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 tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Great Hall

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• Location and Route View
  • The Great Hall is located to the left of the courtyard.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the building.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • The building has the following floors: Ground and 1.
  • Step-free access to other floors is via standard passenger lift.
  • Access to Floor 1 is via the Cloisters lift. If the Cloisters lift is unavailable, there is an alternative route via the staff area, which includes a platform lift and standard lift.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are double manual doors leading into the Great Hall function space.
  • The opening width of the doors is 115cm.
  • There is step-free access via slight slope into the Great Hall.
  • The layout of the Great Hall varies for different functions and events.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Great Hall - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter.
  • The distance from Great Hall entrance is 4m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest, but it is obstructed by the toilet lid.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long 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 cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Great Hall Stairs

• The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
• Ground Floor and Floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• The step-free level access to Floor 1 is via the Cloisters lift. There is an alternative route also available via the staff area, which includes a platform lift and standard lift.