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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Old Brewery Pub and Dining Room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the Painted Hall and Chapel.
• Related link The Old Brewery.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/royal-borough-of-greenwich/old-brewery
• Related link Old Royal Naval College Chapel.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/royal-borough-of-greenwich/ornc-chapel
• Related link Old Royal Naval College Painted Hall.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/royal-borough-of-greenwich/old-royal-naval-college-painted-hall

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  • The Old Royal Naval College is a large complex of buildings in extensive grounds in the centre of Greenwich.
  • Some, such as the Chapel and Painted Hall are open to the public.
  • Other buildings are home to the University of Greenwich and the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
  • The grounds are open to the public to enjoy and there are many events such as music festivals throughout the year.
  • Please see the ORNC website for the event programme.

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Opening Times (Grounds)

• Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.

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Opening Times (Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Centre)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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  • The venue will open until 18.00 during summer months.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Greenwich.
• The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
• The nearest DLR station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.

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  • Visitors with a visual impariment or disability who require support or an escort from Cutty Sark DLR station should contact the access team.
  • The venue is also very close to Greenwich Pier for riverboat services.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Cutty Sark Gardens Public Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Welland Street.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The Cutty Sark Gardens Car Park is to the west of the ORNC site and is the nearest for the visitor centre and the Old Brewery.
  • There is also a public car park off Park Row, to the east of the site, which is closer to the Chapel and Painted Hall.

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Grounds

• There is no vehicle access for the public into the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College.
• There are several pedestrian entrances to the site, all with level access or easy slopes.
• The gates from King William Walk to the west (shown in photographs 1 and 2) and Romney Road are off busy roads.
• The east entrance, off Park Row, would be in a quieter road for vehicle drop offs.
• The Lewin Gate (shown in photograph 3) enters the site from the public footpath which runs alongside the river bank to the north.
• The site is over 350m from east to west.
• The main routes are wide and level with a surface of stone slabs or resin-bound gravel (shown in photographs 4 - 6).
• There is a map to download from the accessibility page of the ORNC website to show the step-free routes around the site.

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, facing the river.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
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  • The accessible entrance is the left hand one of the three openings.
  • The push pad at this entrance is at convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To exit this door, the push pad is to the right.
  • There is a similar single door to the far right, which is manual and heavy.
  • In the centre is a manual, heavy revolving door, 90cm wide.

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Level Change (Visitor Centre Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the east side of the building, from the mews courtyard leading to the Old Brewery terrace.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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  • This entrance is close to the outside accessible toilet off the Old Brewery terrace.

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Level Change (East Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Outside Access (West Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located from the Pepys Gate, from the pedestrian area to the west of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (West Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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  • There is also an easy slope on the path leading to the entrance (shown in photograph 2).

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Reception (Visitor Centre and Tourist Information)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are lower sections (79cm high) to both sides of the desk.
  • The reception is shared by the ONRC and the Tourist Infomation Centre.
  • Tickets are available for Painted Hall tours and other events.
  • The Tourist Information counter has maps and leaflets and also sells Oyster cards.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some parts of the centre.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Some parts of the exhibition play music or spoken word recordings.
  • There is direct level access from the visitor centre to the Old Brewery Pub and Dining Room during visitor centre opening hours (shown in photograph 6).
  • For further details about the Old Brewery, please follow the link in the introduction to the separate guide.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Touch tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at the tourist information desk.

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  • There are many exhibits within the visitor centre which can be touched, such as stone carvings and also costumes which can be tried on.
  • Where there are audio visual displays there are subtitles or a hearing loop.
  • BSL and speech to text tours are available and some staff and volunteers have also been trained by Vocaleyes in audio description.
  • Large print guides and magnifiers are available from the visitor centre reception.
  • Staff and volunteers have had autism awareness and dementia friends training.
  • Ear defenders are available to borrow, which can be used throughout the site.
  • A quiet room can be made available for anyone who needs some time out - please ask a member of staff.

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Other Floors (Clore Learning Centre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • The Clore Learning Centre is a mezzanine level above the rear of the visitor centre.
  • It is used for temporary exhibitions and events.

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Lift (Clore Learning Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the visitor centre.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 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 bright.

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  • Level 1 from this lift is a staff-only area.
  • Level 2 is the Clore Centre on the mezzanine level.

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Accessible Toilet (Visitor Centre)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the centre, to the right of the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 180cm (6ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Toilet (Outside Terrace)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Garden Bar entrance or the east entrance to the visitor centre.
  • This accessible toilet is located in a row of outbuildings off the south side of the outside seating area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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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 Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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  • Additional standard toilets are located in the Old Brewery and off the outside terrace.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas within the grounds.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).