Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Stockport Museum offers visitors the chance to travel in time from Palaeolithic to present day Stockport, and to experience the town’s entire history under one roof.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a gift shop, changing exhibitions and gallery.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest train station is Stockport.
- The nearest bus station is Stockport Interchange.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: Autism Awareness, Access and Inclusion Awareness and First Aid Training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is 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 Adaptions on Level 2.
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Entrance (Level 3)
- 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 step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Level 3)
- The reception is located to left after entering the venue.
- 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 3)
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
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Payment
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- Purchases are paid for at the reception counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Exhibition Space (Level 3 Archaeology)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio guides, televisions/screens and subtitles.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located through the exhibition area towards the rear of the venue, next to the stairs.
- The journey time to this lift from the main entrance is approximately 3 minutes.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 89cm.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift.
- Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 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 4 Family Gallery)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio guides, information boards and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Exhibition Space (Level 2 Local History)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Display information includes: pictorial, information boards and televisions/screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, 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 94cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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 82cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- 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 right as you face the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a coat hook and a baby changing table.
Exhibition Space (Level 1 Local History)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There may be background noise.
- Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio guides, information boards, televisions/screens and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Exhibition Space (Level 0 Changing Exhibitions)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There may be background noise.
- Display information includes: pictorial, information boards and televisions/screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.