Access Guide
Summary
- Gallery 2 is located on the first floor of Primary, accessed via stairs.
- Services/facilities within the venue include a 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 Forth AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Gallery 1 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).
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday Closed.
-
Comments
View
- The opening times stated are for when there is an exhibition on.
Getting Here
-
By Road
View
- 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.
-
By Bus
View
- 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).
-
By Train
View
- 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).
-
By Tram
View
- 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)
-
Parking
View
- 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.
-
Blue Badge Parking
View
- 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.
-
Paying
View
- There are no parking charges for the car park.
-
Access from the Car Park
View
- 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.
-
Drop-off Point(s)
View
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
-
Comments
View
- There is limited parking in Seely Road for a maximum of 2 hours with no return within 1 hour.
Outside Access (Main)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building in Seely Road.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Primary Main Entrance and Reception'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- 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 on the approach from Seely Road and leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
-
Comments
View
- There is gated access to the main entrance from Seely Road.
- The gates are 130cm wide and are held open when the venue is open.
Outside Access (Side)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building in Seely Road.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 opening is 120cm.
-
Ramp/Slope
View
- The ramp/slope is located in Seely Road, in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
-
Step(s)
View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of both entrances.
- There is/are 5 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 17cm.
- 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 lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Front)
-
Stairs
View
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 27cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
-
Other Information
View
- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Gallery 2.
Getting Around
-
Access
View
- There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower ground floor.
- 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.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
-
Circulation
View
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
-
Signage
View
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
-
Safe Place(s)
View
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
-
Audio
View
- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the gallery / bookshop.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
-
Location and Access
View
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, through Gallery 1.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
-
Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 230cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
-
Additional Fixtures and Fittings
View
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
-
Baby Changing Facilities
View
- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 96cm.
-
Comments
View
- There is a 90cm wide door to access the toilet area.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Toilet Facilities
View
- The gender neutral toilet is located on the lower ground floor, through Gallery 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the platform lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a 90cm wide door to access the toilet area.
Other Floors (Rear)
-
Stairs
View
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located at the rear left of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 17m from the platform lift.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
-
Other Information
View
- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Gallery 2.
Entrance (Gallery 2)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the opening is 175cm.
- There is another entrance door to access the gallery from the rear stairs.
This door is 80cm wide, opens away from you (push) and may be difficult to open.
Room(s) (Gallery 2)
-
Access
View
- The room surveyed was Gallery 2.
- Gallery 2 is located on the first floor.
- There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
-
Room Details
View
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is wood.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is automatic.
-
Comments
View
- Gallery 2 can be viewed via a television screen in the reading room.
