Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Jaywick.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Clacton.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 550cm x 450cm (18ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Opening Times
- Please check the website for opening times.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- The passage to access the tower is 158cm high.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The area outside of the main entrance is made up of timber flooring and is uneven in places.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is on level 1.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located either side of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the main area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Large print leaflets describing the exhibits are available from reception.
Reception
- The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-Roof.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the roof level.
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Comments
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- There is a CCTV available showing the view from the roof level.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the foyer on the ground level.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 80cm (2ft 7in x 2ft 7in).
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- Lift will be repaired in January 2023.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located outside the venue, to the left as you face the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 100cm x 300cm (3ft 3in x 9ft 10in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The second photograph shows the route to the toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the roof.