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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Greenwich.
• The nearest underground station is Cutty Sark.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Flamsteed)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Flamsteed building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Flamsteed)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located at the main entrance.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Inside Access (Flamsteed)

• There is not level access to the service.
• 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.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Lift (Flamsteed)

• The lift is located within the astronomers garden.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B - G - UG.
• The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Meridian entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • This is an external lift.
  • The access to the lift consists of uneven surfaces.
  • The lift to access the Endeavor Room is identical to this.

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Level Change (Octagon Room)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located within the Flamsteed building.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Flamsteed)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located ouside the Flamsteed entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the the Flamsteed entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located either side of the Flamsteed entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Meridian building)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Meridian building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Meridian building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the threshold.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.

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Other Floors (Meridian Building)

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• Steps View
  • 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 deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Time and Society exhibition.

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Outside Access (South building)

• There is level access into the venue.
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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Lift (South Building)

• The lift is located to the left.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG - G - 1.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 187cm x 110cm (6ft 2in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Reception (Planetarium)

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the internal planeterium entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Planetarium)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Planeterium)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the corridor toward the Planeterium.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Eating and Drinking (South Building Cafe)

• The bar does serve food.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the south building courtyard.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.