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Natural History Museum - Museum Gardens and Garden Kitchen

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD

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Overview

Evolution Garden

  • The following is available in this area: gardens, tactile objects and textured surfaces to touch, ‘Fern’ the life-size Diplodocus statue.
  • Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some slight slopes on some walkways.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Seating includes: wooden benches, stone benches and large rocks.
  • They do not have backs or arm rests.

Nature Discovery Garden

  • The following is available in this area: gardens, a large accessible pond, a pier over the pond, tactile objects and textured surfaces to touch. There is a small fenced-off area that is visible from the paths that sometimes has sheep in it.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: most areas along the path.
  • Trees and foliage overhang the path slightly in some areas and provide some coverage from sun and rain.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Seating includes: seats with backrests and armrests.
  • There is seating available under the trees where you can fully recline and look up into the trees.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Garden Kitchen)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the payment counter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the payment counter.

Entrance (Garden Kitchen)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking (Garden Kitchen)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups and drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located next to the seating area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Garden Kitchen - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the payment counter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and 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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.