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Staircase House

30/31 Market Place, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1ES

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Overview

  • About View
    • Staircase House is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase. A state-of-the-art audio guide recounts the full history of the house in several languages. The entrance to Staircase House is shared with Stockport Museum and the attraction itself is made up of the original house and staircase, accessed in most parts via a modern stairs and a lift.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: shop, meeting and activity room, museum and historical displays.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some areas and features within the original Staircase House.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
    • The venue can provide documents in different languages and audio readers.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Autism Awareness, Access and Inclusion Awareness, and First Aid Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on Level 2.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on Level 2.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the Toilet with Adaptations on Level 2.

Entrance (Level 1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 86cm.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The second door, to the right of the reception desk, leads into Staircase House and is opened remotely by the colleagues at the reception for all visitors.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Level 1)

  • The reception is located to left after entering the main venue entrance.
  • The journey time to this reception from the main entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 77cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Shop (Level 1)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Signage is provided.
  • Payment View
    • Purchases are paid for at the reception counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located through the second entrance door to the Staircase Exhibition.
  • The journey time to this lift from the main entrance is approximately 2 minutes.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.

Stairs (Modern Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Exhibition Space (Level 0)

  • This area is internal and external.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: lighting effects.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio guides and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The tour is self-guided.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas of the tour have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • The lighting levels are low in some areas.

Exhibition Space (Level 1)

  • All exhibits are internal and external.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • Display information includes: audio guides.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The tour is self-guided.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas of the tour have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • The lighting levels are low in some areas.

Exhibition Space (Level 2)

  • All exhibits are internal and external.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There may be background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial, audio guides and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The tour is self-guided.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas of the tour have stepped access: some of the original house features and areas.
  • Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Right hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser, a hand towel and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and a baby changing table.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.

Room (Level 3 - Community Room)

  • The room is located on Level 3.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .