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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a local museum run by a charitable trust and provides a number of other services and facilities.
  • Services available in the venue include: a bookshop, a café, a gift shop and a meeting or event space.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Westfield Close Car Park.
  • View information on Westfield Close Car Park (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest train station is Poole.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance to the museum and a number of rooms on the ground and first floors.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the book shop and one entrance on the ground floor of the museum.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • The first floor can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: sensory aids, which are available from the museum reception.
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  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the garden, next to the meeting room.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in the exhibition space on the left-hand side..
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the garden next to the meeting room..
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, in the garden next to the meeting room.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on High Street (two bays).
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 600cm.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located Westfield Close, Wimborne, BH21 1ES.
  • The name of the car park is Westfield Close Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (from High Street)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on High Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Counter (Museum)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The counter has a television.
• There is a clearly signed fixed 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

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Shop (Gift Shop)

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Payment View
  • The checkout area is located at the museum counter.

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Entrance (Second-hand Bookshop)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the gift shop.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• There is an opening with no door at the entrance to the bookshop.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.

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Shop (Second-hand Bookshop)

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the entrance and rear of the book shop.
  • Access throughout may include narrow openings.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Payment View
  • The checkout area is located at the museum counter.

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Entrance (Museum)

• This entrance is located on the left of the building entrance.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• There is an opening without doors.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

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Exhibition Space

• The museum is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: various rooms within the exhibition on both the ground and first floor.
• The following areas have stepped access: one room on the ground floor.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
• 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.
• The following may be experienced here: interactive video effects.
• There is background noise in some areas.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, touchscreens, tactile and information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and stools.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located within the museum.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance to the museum is 45m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces and a steep ramp or slope.
• The ground and first floor are 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 external lift 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 94cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There is a telephone alarm system in the lift.

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Stairs (Curved)

• The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Straight)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right immediately after entering the museum exhibition space.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Garden)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you exit.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with a handrail on the right 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Entrance (Tea Room in the Garden)

• This entrance is located towards the rear of the garden.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Tea Room in the Garden)

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• Location and Service View
  • The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are handheld, displayed on the counter and pictorial.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and easy grip cutlery.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is a magnifying glass available at the counter to enlarge the text of the menus.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located ahead and to the left of the entrance to the tea room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (in the Garden)

• The seating area is located in the garden at the rear of the tea room.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces, narrow walkways, doors permanently held open and a steep ramp or slope.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Room (Meeting Room in the Garden)

• The room is located next to the tea room in the garden.
• The distance from the external entrance to the musem is 74m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Garden Toilet Block)

• This entrance is located in the garden adjacent to the meeting room.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Garden - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the garden near to the tea room.
  • The distance from the entrance to the building is 73m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has narrow walkways, steep ramps or slopes, doors permanently held open and uneven surfaces.
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and 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 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever 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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.