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Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery

Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK3 8AB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery hosts events and art exhibitions all year round. It is also the town's main venue for annual remembrance services.
    • Services available in the venue include: creative events and art exhibitions.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp 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.
    • The ground and first floors 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.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor to rear, left side.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to rear, left side.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the Toilet with Adaptations between the reception area and the Art Link shop.

Access Point (Wheelchair Users)

  • This access point is located in the former Stockport College car park on Greek Street, approximately 100m away.
  • There is step-free access via ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 20+ steps which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Counter

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter the venue.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • This also serves as the payment counter for the Art Link Shop.

Exhibition Space (Ground Floor - West Gallery)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Exhibits and the room layout change on a regular basis.

Exhibition Space (Ground Floor - East Gallery)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • 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 and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Exhibits and the room layout change on a regular basis.

Exhibition Space (Ground Floor - Hall of Memory)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.

Shop (The Art Link)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Signage is not provided.
    • Access to the shop is via two sets of doors that are permanently held open.
      The first doorway has an opening width of 88cm with a closed extension leaf.
      The second, double doorway as an opening width of 136cm.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located at the main reception desk.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left side near to the Art Link Shop.
  • The journey time to this lift from the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • The ground and first floor 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 100cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift door opens outwards automatically.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the far right side after entering the venue.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Exhibition Space (Upper Floor Gallery)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include 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 and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Exhibits and the room layout change on a regular basis.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the vestibule between the reception area and the Art Link shop.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever 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 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook, a shelf and a baby changing table.
    • The baby change has a height of 90cm.