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Overview

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• About View
  • We The Curious is a hands-on science and arts centre, where people can explore, create, and discover new ideas. It has interactive exhibits, workshops, and a planetarium that make learning fun for all ages.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Millennium Square.
  • View information on Millennium Square (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest step-free train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (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, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: sensory bags.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located on the first floor.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request) and large print (on request).
  • 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 are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the cafe counter.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right after you enter the exhibit area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located off Anchor Road.
  • The name of the car park is Millennium Square.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (We The Curious )

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead and to the left after you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 9m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 89cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• 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: sofas.

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Entrance (Ground Floor Exhibits )

• This entrance is located to the right of the reception desk.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an opening without doors.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second open access is also 150cm wide.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 200cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right, after you enter the ground floor exhibits.
  • 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 the ground floor exhibit entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • 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 292cm (width) x 374cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 154cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 104cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the left 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 a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 56cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 188cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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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.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
• Payment Counter View
  • The counter surveyed was located on the right.
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The queue width is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • The payment counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The height of the payment counter is 86cm.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Exhibition Space (Main Gallery)

• 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).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: water effects, sudden loud noises and lighting effects.
• There is background noise.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Display information includes: pictorial, audio description, information boards, touchscreens and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

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Exhibition Space (North Gallery)

• 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).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: water effects, sudden loud noises and lighting effects.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Display information includes: pictorial, information boards and touchscreens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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Exhibition Space (First Floor Gallery)

• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: water effects, strobe or flashing lights, sudden loud noises, lighting effects and interactive video effects.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: pictorial, information boards and touchscreens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left, after you enter the ground floor exhibits.
• The distance from the ground floor entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 88cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 139cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs (Left)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left after you enter ground floor exhibits.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• Floors 0, 1 and 2 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 handrails cover 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Right)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right, after you enter the ground floor exhibits.
• Floors 0 and 1 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 handrails 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area

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• Location and Access View
  • The indoor picnic area is located to the right after you enter, pass the shop area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit from the lift, then left again down a short corridor through the double doors, and to the right.
• The distance from the lift is 24m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Announcements are audible.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Room (Multi-Faith)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: stools and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
• Announcements are audible.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Exit

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual gates at this exit.
• The gates are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• The gates have a medium visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 39m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 231cm (width) x 193cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length 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 visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left before you exit .
  • The distance from the exit is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 226cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 107cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 79cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 114cm and 176cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 72cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.