Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The shop sells gifts, drinks, guides and books.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Thirsk.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow openings.
- There are no toilet facilities.
- Standard toilets and toilets with adaptations are available in the courtyard outside the shop.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print, audio commentary and Braille.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Access To
- The shop is located at the left hand side of the visitor centre as you enter.
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- The distance from the visitor centre entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the shop.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 184cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter the shop.
- The distance from the shop entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Exhibition Space
- This area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Display information includes: televisions/screens, information boards and pictorial.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.