Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Osterley Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/osterley-park
- Related link Osterley Garden.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/osterley-garden
- Related link Tea Rooms.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/tea-rooms
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Comments
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- A volunteer buggy service from the car park to the House entrance is available, subject to availability of volunteers.
- If you require more information on the access to the venue, please call 020 8232 5050.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Isleworth.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Isleworth.
- The nearest underground station is Osterley.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park is over 200m from the venue.
- There is a designated area in the car park for Blue Badge holders.There is a £7.00 for parking.
Level Change (Front Stairs)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the front of the house.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 121cm (3ft 12in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located just after the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the main exhibits.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Video tours are not available.
- Concessions are not available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, ask a member of staff.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 278cm (8ft 5in x 9ft 1in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the grounds of the park, near the stable block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 122cm (4ft 0in) wide.
Level Change (Toilet Block Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located within the grounds.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.