Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Saumarez Park.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/saumarez-park-
- Related link Saumarez Park Tea Rooms.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/saumarez-park-tea-rooms
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.
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Comments
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- The museum is open from March till October.
- From the 1st June till 31st August the museum closes at 17.30.
Location
- This venue is situated in Castel.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Saumarez Park.
- The car park is located off Route de Saumarez.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- The surface of the courtyard is cobbled stones.
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 easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Reception
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrances .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Museum)
- Within the Cart Room the Plough Room is not accessible.
- Within the Dairy and Wash Room the Tool Room is not accessible.
- There is ramped access in to the New Barn.
- The photographs show the steps up to the Plough Room and the ramp into the New Barn.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 12m (13yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
- There are not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Concessions are available.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the park.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located within the park.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.