Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Walk of Life is an exhibit showcasing various animals and reptiles.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The nearest train station is Morpeth.
- The nearest Metro station is Newcastle Airport.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is no seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Related Access Guides
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- Accessable - please add link to College Zoo guide.
- View information on Northumberland College Zoo main guide (opens new tab) .
Access To
- To the rear left of the Animal Management Centre.
- View information on Northumberland College Zoo (opens new tab)
- The distance from the zoo entrance is 70m.
- The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Some flooring is shiny.
Exhibition Space
- This area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low 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: information boards.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.