Access Guide
Summary
- There is stepped access at the Forth entrances.
- Services/facilities within the venue include an independent gallery.
- For the Primary Main Building AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Beam Bookshop, Gallery and Café AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Gallery 1 AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Gallery 2 AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Materials Store AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Outdoor Area AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Reading Room AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Small Food Bakery and Store AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the TG AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Comments
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- Forth is located in the caretakers house, in the grounds of Primary, to the left of the main entrance.
- At the time of survey, permission to survey the inside of this venue was not granted (February 2024).
Opening Hours
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Primary is located on Seely Road in Nottingham which can be accessed via the M1 and the A610.
- There is Blue Badge parking via gates on Douglas Road.
There is no general visitor parking on-site.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is on Ilkeston Road.
The i4 and Indigo bus leaves from Friar Lane (stop F4) (city centre) and stops at Seely Road. - For more information on Nottingham City Transport please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Nottingham.
- Nottingham Station is approximately 1.4 miles away.
- For more information on Nottingham Station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is High School.
- High School tram stop is approximately 0.6 miles away.
- For more information on Nottingham Tram Network please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only)
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the venue, accessed from double red gates off Douglas Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 227cm x 395cm (7ft 5in x 12ft 12in).
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- Visitors requiring Blue Badge spaces will need to call 0115 924 4493 to arrange access.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- There is limited parking in Seely Road for a maximum of 2 hours with no return within 1 hour.
Outside Access (Front)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue accessed through the lower playground.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a 85cm wide gate to access the steps to the front entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading from the gate to the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps are spiral and very steep.
There are 8 steps after the gate and 1 further step in front of the entrance door.
Outside Access (Side)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building in Douglas Road.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Room(s) (Forth)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Forth.
- Forth is located in the caretakers house, to the left of Primary.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- At the time of survey, permission was not granted to survey the inside of this venue.
