Access Guide
Generic (Introduction)
- In this small historic building get to know Duxford’s people.
- Through their own words, original film and real objects, you will discover the stories of some the thousands of men and women who lived and worked here.
- Immerse all your senses with the creative hands-on experiences within this exhibition.
Generic (Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information)
Generic (Getting Around Duxford)
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Historic Duxford'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is a similar door located further along the building.
- These doors are push pad operated.
- The height of the push pad is 100cm.
Attraction / Exhibit (Historic Duxford)
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Attraction / Exhibit
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- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- During busy periods this area can become congested.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- This area does not play background music/sound.
- There are resting/seating areas within this area.
- Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
- There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
- The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 85cm.
- There are videos with audio headsets.
- There are videos with BSL interpreters.
- The height of the headsets are between 90cm and 110cm.
- The headsets are fitted with hearing loops.
- The hearing loops were working at the time of the surveying.
- There is a touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen is between 95cm and 110cm.
- There is a tactile interactive map.
- The height of the map is between 76cm and 86cm.
- There is clear space beneath the exhibitions for wheelchairs.
- There is a large print booklet available next to the entrance.
- There is a help point next to the entrance, the height of the help point is 110cm.
- At times there is background noise from exhibitions.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.
Generic (Accessible and Standard Toilets)
- There are no accessible or standard toilets available within this area.
- The nearest accessible and standard toilets are located in the grounds between Hangars 3 and 4 or between Hangars 4 and 5.
- There are also accessible toilets and standard toilets in Hangars 1, 7 and 8.