Access Guide
Summary
- TG is located on the lower ground floor of Primary.
The lower ground floor of Primary is accessed via 6 steps or a platform lift.
There is then stepped access at the TG entrance. - Services/facilities within the venue include a 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 Forth 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).
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
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 (Main)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach from Seely Road and leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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Step(s)
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- 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- 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.
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Circulation
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- 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- 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.
Lift (Ground Floor to Lower Ground Floor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the reading room.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 134cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Room(s) (TG)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was TG.
- TG is located on the lower ground floor of Primary.
- There is not 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.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- There is not step-free access into the room(s).
- There is/are 4, 13cmcm step(s) for access to the room(s).
- The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and do/does not have handrails.
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door may be difficult for some to open.
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Comments
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- Access to TG is by appointment only.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- 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.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a 90cm wide door to access the toilet area.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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.
