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National Museum of Flight - Conservation Hanger 1

East Fortune Airfield , B1347, East Lothian, EH39 5LF

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Summary

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The venue is located before East Fortune on the B1347 road from the A1 to North Berwick.
      The B1347 road is located between Haddington and East Linton from the A1.
    • There is a car park from the shop leading up to the middle of the site with several designated parking areas around the site.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
    • The bus stop is served by bus 121.
      There is a bus drop off and pick up point within the grounds of the museum itself.
  • By Train View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located near the woods.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
  • Dog waste bags are available.

Parking (Conservation Hanger 1 and Education Centre)

  • Parking View
    • The building has shared parking facilities.
    • The car park is located in front of hanger 1.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
    • The main car park, complete with Blue Badge bays is situated close to the shop and the start point of your visit.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 255cm x 480cm (8ft 4in x 15ft 9in).
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
    • Marked zones are 100cm wide.
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you approach the hanger.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '<< Hanger 1'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • During the hanger opening hours the doors are permanently open.
      Outside of the hanger opening hours the staff use a key code for access.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the main entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The slope is 70cm deep by 87 wide.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring throughout is concrete.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
    • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • Entrance / Opening View
    • There is a single, manual door with an opening width of 75cm+, which is easy to open for access to this area/attraction.
    • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance/opening.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance/opening.
    • During opening hours the entrance door is permanently open.
    • There is a slight permanent ramp, with no handrails, for access to the building.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Attraction / Exhibit View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Level access is available throughout the ground floor, access to the viewing area is stepped only.
    • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
    • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
    • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • Exit View
    • Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
    • The exit is not clearly signed internally.
    • There is a single, manual door with an opening width of 75cm+, which is easy to open when exiting this area/attraction.

Stairs (to Viewing Platform)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are located to your left as you enter the building.
    • All floors are accessible by these stairs.
    • There are 15 steps between floors.
    • The height of the steps are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the steps are 20cm.
    • The steps do have open risers.
    • The depth of the steps are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
    • The viewing platform was the roof of the hanger offices and toilet block. This space has now been brought in use to all visitors to have a different view of the conservation stock. The stairs are the only means of accessing this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to your left as you enter the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 66cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to your left as you enter the hanger.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 74cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.