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Introduction

• Related link Summerlee Museum - Coal Mine Exhibition.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-coal-mine-exhibition
• Related link Summerlee Museum - Miners Cottages.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-miners-cottages
• Related link Summerlee Museum - Sawmill and Timber Exhibition.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-sawmill-and-timber-exhibition

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• Comments View
  • Related link Summerlee Museum - The Vulcan and Iron Works Site.
  • thttps://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-the-vulcan-and-iron-works-site.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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• Comments View
  • Opening times differ at Easter, Spring, Summer and October school holidays.
  • Please contact venue.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Coatbridge Central.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 110m (120yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • 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 150cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Café Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance, at the left hand side of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/01/2024.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the Leisure Pod.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow from reception.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the exhibition hall.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.

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Level Change (Exhibition Pods)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to and from some rear ground floor exhibits.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Tram Stop

• There is a tram available at the front of the venue with shelter.
  
• There is level access to the tram shelter.
  
• There is a platform lift available on the tram. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.

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Children's Play Area

• Access to the childrens play area is via moderate to steep concrete paths.
  
• There is accessible equipment in the children play area.
  
• The ability swing requires a RADAR key to open the gate and has ramped access onto the swing.
  
• There is a path along the canal here which has level access and has a grass surface beyond the pond.
  
• There is a bridge at the pond which has easy slopes over a cobbled surface.
  
• Beyond the bridge there are steps up towards the Coal Mine and Miner's Cottages from this direction.
  
• Alternative routes have step-free tarmac paths, or using the tram/road with alternative parking bays from the main museum building.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the left as you enter the exhibition hall.
  • The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 275cm x 250cm (9ft x 8ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The accessible toilet is located within the Changing Places toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the exhibition hall.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor, next to the accessible toilets.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 22m from the the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the right of main entrance on the grassed area.