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Location

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

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in March 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 Princes Mews Pay And Display.
  • The car park is located on Princes Mews.
• 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 170cm x 3000cm (5ft 7in x 98ft 5in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Kneesforth Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Seated Patio Area

• There is a seated patio area available at the front of the museum.

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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 bell is not 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 double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp is always in place during opening hours.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (First Floor Displays)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are 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 on both sides.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • There is a TV audio visual display by the reception, to view the upstair displays.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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.