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Introduction

• Guided tours are run throughout the Oxford Castle & Prison.
  Visitors who are unable to climb St. George’s Tower are able to wait at the bottom of the tower in the seating area where an interactive touchscreen will show views from St. George’s Tower and the Mound.
  Visitors will then be able to re-join their group and continue the tour throughout the castle.
  Tours take place every 30 minutes.
• Oxford Castle & Prison - Castelyard Café link (new tab) - click here.
• Oxford Castle & Prison - Gift Shop link (new tab) - click here.
• Oxford Castle & Prison - Mound link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times (Gift Shop and Tours)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:20.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:20.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Grounds Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Tidmarsh Lane.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Oxford Castle & Prison Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the castle grounds.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Entrance (Tour Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the Oxford Castle & Prison.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 50cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The door surveyed is 175cm high.

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Entrance (Accessible Tour Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left after you enter the Oxford Castle & Prison.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
• Comments View
  • A member of staff will always be available to assist with opening these doors.

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Inside Access - Ground Level

• This level is accessed via the tour entrances.
• There is enough room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre throughout the majority of this level, however there are a number of corridors and doors that are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are three prison cells open for viewing, all of which have doors that are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• One of these cells is accessed via a steep slope as shown in photograph 8.
• There are speakers throughout this level designed to make it sound like there are people walking around.
• The flooring on this level consists of concrete and concrete paving slabs that can be uneven in places.
• Lighting levels on this level are varied.

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Level Change (St George's Tower)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right beyond the accessible tour entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Level Change (Viewing Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the top of St George's Tower.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Underground Level, Ground Level and Museum Level.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead beyond the accessible tour entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Underground Level, Ground Level and Museum Level.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible tour entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 100cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 3in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Level Change (End of Tour Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the tour area.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • These stairs have a small going and can be uneven in some places.

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Inside Access - Underground Level

• The underground level can be accessed via the main staircase or lift.
• There is enough room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre throughout this level.
• Flooring on this level consists of concrete paving slabs which are level throughout and cobbled stone that is uneven.
• Lighting levels are varied throughout this level.

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Inside Access - Museum Level

• The museum level can be accessed via the main staircase, the staircase at the rear of the tour area or the lift.
• There is enough room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre throughout this level.
• The flooring on this level consists of concrete and wooden panels.
• There are some ramps/slopes used to access some parts of this level.
• Only one of these ramps are steep and it is located toward the far end of the museum.
• Lighting levels on this level are good.

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Accessible Toilet (No Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 210cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 and non-infectious waste disposal units.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet and this dropdown rail has good colour contrast with the wall.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead and to the left after you enter.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.