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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the historic tidal mill museum.
• Related link Miller's House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-newham/access-guides/miller-s-house

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• Comments View
  • House Mill is a grade 1 listed 18th century tidal mill.
  • The mill has been partially restored and is open to visitors as a museum.
  • The mill is also licensed to hold civil marriage and partnership ceremonies.
  • It is intended to restore the machinery to working order.
  • Access to the upper floors of House Mill is via the adjacent Miller's House.
  • The toilets, cafe and shop are also located in Miller's House.

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Location

• This venue is situated in Bromley-by-Bow.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is West Ham.
• The nearest underground station is Bromley-by-Bow.

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• Comments View
  • Bow Church DLR station is also close by.
  • Vehicles are only permitted onto Three Mills Island by special arrangement.
  • Please see the parking section for details.

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Opening Times (House Mill)

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • The House Mill is open every Sunday from May to October from 11am - 4pm and on the first Sundays in March, April and December, the last tour is at 3.30 pm
  • Entry is by guided tour only.
  • Tours for specialist groups can be arranged at other times, with a minimum of eight people.

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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 Tesco car park.
  • The car park is located off the A12 southbound, via Hancock Road.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Vehicles are not normally permitted across the bridge onto Three Mills Island.
  • House Mill and Miller's House have an agreement for visitors to use the Tesco car park.
  • Visitors intending to stay longer than 3 hours should give their vehicle details to the Tesco customer services desk.
  • For pre-booked events this can be done in advance by Miller's House.
  • From the Tesco car park, the route to the venue involves moderate and steep slopes.
  • The road surface is cobbled.
  • By arrangement, the barrier can be raised to alllow visitors with mobility difficulties to be driven onto the island and dropped off close to the building.
  • The bollards can also be moved if necessary.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - MIller's House)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
• Comments View
  • The door would be held open on House Mill open days.

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Outside Access (Access to Ground Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is 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 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is only used if step free access is needed to the ground floor of the mill.
  • Visitors would be accompanied by a guide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the upper floors of the House Mill is at the discretion of the guides.
  • Visitors with mobility difficulties must be accompanied by a companion able to assist with evacuation in an emergency.
  • Some mobility scooters may be too heavy to be permitted in the hisitoric building.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors (Mill Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Mill G-1-2-3.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are narrow and winding.
  • They are used at the discretion of the tour guide.
  • These stairs can be bypassed by the main Miller's House stairs or the lift.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the ground floor foyer area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-2a-3-3a.
• The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 130cm (4ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • The lift has doors on both sides.
  • Levela 2a and 3a are to indicate the access to the adjacent House Mill.
  • When these buttons are pressed, visitors exit the lift by the opposite door and do not need to reverse out.

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Museum

• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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  • Access to the museum is by guided tour only.
  • Guides can highlight items which can be touched.
  • An audio visual tour is available to view in the foyer cafe of Miller's House.
  • Carers or companions of visitors with mobility difficulties are admitted free of charge.
  • The original wooden floors are uneven in areas.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left of the café area.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 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.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the rear left of the cafe area.
  • Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.