Access Guide
Introduction
- For up to date opening times, please use the following linkLibrary Opening Times.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Walton On The Naze.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Walton On The Naze.
COVID-19 Information
Opening Times
- Monday 14:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
-
Public Car Parks
View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Millenium Square.
- The car park is located on Savelle Street.
-
On Street Blue Badge Parking
View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Mill Lane.
-
On Street Standard Parking
View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Mill Lane.
-
Drop-off Point
View
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located on High Street.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
-
Comments
View
- The automatic door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
-
Comments
View
- There is a lowered section in the library which is accessed via steps or platform lift.
Lift (Lowered Section)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 115cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The controls are 100-108cm in height.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
-
Comments
View
- The lift is accessed via a small, easy ramp (width 95cm).
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
-
Location and Access
View
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
-
Features and Dimensions
View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 320cm x 150cm (10ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 275cm (9ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
-
Position of Fixtures
View
- Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
-
Colour Contrast and Lighting
View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
-
Baby Change Facilities
View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s)
-
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
View
- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.