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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Queen Street.
• The nearest underground station is Bellgrove.

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Opening Times (Summer)

• Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 13:00 - 17:00.

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• Comments View
  • Last admission is at 17:00.
  • The Cathedral is also open for regular worship at 10:30 on Sunday mornings and at various other times during the Christmas and Easter seasons.

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Opening Times (Winter)

• Monday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 15:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 15:30.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Cathedral Precinct.
  • The car park is located on Cathedral Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at Cathedral Square Precinct.

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Outside Access (Western Doors)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 similar doors next to each other.
  • The door on the right is accessible with a platform lift operated by staff members.

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Level Change (Western Doors)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.

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Level Change (Western Doors - Internal)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the Western Doors entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Western Doors entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • If a cathedral staff member is not available, they may be called via the intercom located outside the entrance.
  • There is a second stair lift at the steps at the opposite end of the nave on the right to give level access to the choir area.
  • Please contact 'Custodians of Church' to access the platform lift.

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Outside Access (South Door)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (August 2017) there was no access to this entrance due to extensive building works being carried out.
  • There are 2 similar doors to each end of an inner porch.

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Level Change (South Door)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.

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Level Change (South West Door - Internal)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are low.

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• Comments View
  • There is stepped access at the front of the nave down to the lower church and crypt.
  • There is no wheelchair access to the lower church.
  • There are 3 medium steps up to the main altar at the head of the choir and 3 medium steps up to the smaller altar at the east wall.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right hand side of the nave.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar steps on the left hand side. However there is only platform lift, to the right hand side.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B,G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the lower church and back aisle.
• Comments View
  • The handrail at the steps going down to the lower church is positioned centrally.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
  • There is a wheelchair available for use within the cathedral, please contact a member of staff for assistance.