Access Guide
Opening Times
- Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 11:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Greenwich.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Greenwich.
- The nearest underground station is Greenwich DLR.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Burney Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Burney Street to the right as you face museum.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
- There is one shallow step as you enter the front garden that the ramp does not overcome.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located straight ahead of the main entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
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Comments
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- These steps lead to the lower ground floor, from which there is stepped access to the garden and tea room.
- There is also lift access straight into the tea room.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the cafe area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1.
- The lift is 30m (33yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 140cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
- There are 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 not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift is run on a key .
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Concessions are available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Tea Orangery)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is morning tea.
Level Change (Garden)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located straight ahead of main entrance leading to garden.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
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Comments
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- The lift gives access to the tea room, from here there is 1 moderate step leading to the garden.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the shop to the right of the service counter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 217cm x 200cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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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 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the shop to the right of the service counter.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the first floor to the left of the lift.
- The male toilets are 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.