Access Guide
Summary
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
- The venue is located before East Fortune on the B1347 road from the A1 to North Berwick.
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By Bus
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- 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.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Drem.
- Drem Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away and can be reached using the 121 bus or by taxi.
- For more information on Drem Station please click here (opens new tab).
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Attraction / Exhibit
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Attraction / Exhibit
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- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
- During busy periods this area can become congested.
- 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.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
- This area does play background music/sound.
- There are not resting/seating areas within this area.
- Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in pictorial and information board format.
- Some exhibits can be audio described.
- Exhibits are audio described in person.
- There may be some flash photography in this area due to visitors taking photographs.
- There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
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Exit
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- Visitors exit via the entrance/opening.
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Comments
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- Only the front of the Parachute Store can generally be accessed with the rear behind a glass barrier.
- This area is unstaffed although staff from near buildings may be able to assist.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Fantastic Flight building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Fantastic Flight building.