Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 12:30.
- Saturday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle.
- The nearest Metro Station is West Jesmond.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Sunbury Avenue.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on St George's Terrace.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bays on Sunbury Avenue are not marked into individual bays and are 199cm wide.
- There is room for approximately 3 vehicles.
- There is an additional Blue Badge bay on St George's Terrace (shown in photograph 2)
- The Blue Badge bay on St George's Terrace is 180cm wide and 650cm deep.
- The standard on street parking is not marked into individual bays and is 180cm wide.
- There is space for approximately 7 vehicles.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the corner of St George's Terrace and Sunbury Avenue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 146cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance, leading in from St George's Terrace.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- The second set of doors are push pad to exit.
- The height of the push pad is 117cm.
- The height of the lowered push pad is 87cm.
- There is level access from Sunbury Avenue.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is not an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
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Comments
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- There is no ordering service, books can be reserved.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the library.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 177cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Other Floors)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the landing between the ground and first floors.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Other Floors
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.