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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Letchworth Garden City.

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  • There is a bus stop located within 150m of the venue.

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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 Letchworth Town Centre Short Stay.
  • The car park is located off Eastcheap.
• 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 not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Electronic Barriers

• There are electronic barriers at the entrance to the library.
• These barriers are 85cm wide.

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Reception (Enquiry Desk)

• The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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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.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large rollerball mouse, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.

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  • Accessible Software is available on PC number 11.
  • The library has two self service machines for taking out and returning books.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the lecture room and standard toilets.
• Comments View
  • The stairs normally have a chain across them, which is only removed when the lecture room is being used.

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Lecture Room

• There is a lecture room located on the first floor.
• This room is available for hire by groups.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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  • These standard toilets are only in use for meeting room bookings.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.
• Home visits / services are not available.