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Introduction

• Related link Royal Museums Greenwich Access Information.
• Http://www.rmg.co.uk/visit/access/
• Related link Cutty Sark gardens Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/cutty-sark-gardens-car-park

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  • Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper ship, was reopened in 2012 after a major redesign of access and the exhibitions.
  • Almost all the ship is now accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Visitors follow a set route around the venue starting in the Lower Hold of the ship and working up to the Main Deck.
  • From there visitors move down to the dock level beneath the ship, before returning up to street level.
  • This guide follows the set route.
  • All wheelchair access to Cutty Sark is via a platform lift within the ship.
  • Electric scooters or powered wheelchairs can only be accommodated if they are small enough to enter the lift.
  • Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow - please ask at the Ticket Desk.
  • Please note that for safety reasons only three wheelchair users are allowed in the Cutty Sark at any one time.
  • Booking is recommended.

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Opening Times

• 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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  • Last entry is at 16:00.
  • There may be extended opening hours during school holidays..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Greenwich.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The venue is not 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 Cutty Sark DLR.

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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.
  • The car park is located underground, off Welland Street.
• 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Creek Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are two metered parking bays in Creek Road. .

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the right stern (rear) of the ship.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in) wide.

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  • The sliding doors are operated by a sensor.

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Reception (Ticket Desk)

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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  • After the ticket desk, visitors pass through the ticket barrier.
  • The barrier opens automatically.
  • The gates are double width.
  • The opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is available.
• Touch tours are available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at the ticket desk.

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Level Change (Entry to Ship)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the ticket barrier up to the ship.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • There are handrails to both side of the ramp.
  • The ramp leads to the ship entrance at the lower hold.
  • There is an opening (no door) into the ship.
  • The opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.

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Inside Access (Lower Hold)

• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are low.

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  • In some areas manoeuvring space is restricted by the structure of the ship, but is adequate for manual and smaller powered wheelchairs.

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Other Floors (Stairs Between Decks)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Lower Hold - 'Tween Deck - Main Deck.
  • There are 12 / 16 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.
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  • The platform lift bypasses the stairs.

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Lift (Inside Ship)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the ship.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Lower Hold - 'Tween Deck - Main Deck.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from entrance to the lower hold.
• 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 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • On the lower hold and main deck the lift door opens automatically.
  • On the 'Tween (middle) deck, the door is opened manually.
  • The door is heavy.
  • On the 'Tween Deck level, there is restricted head height at the door opening.
  • The opening height is 170cm (5ft 6in).

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Inside Access ('Tween Deck)

• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • There is restricted head height in some areas of this deck due to the structure of the ship.
  • The original deck floor has an easy-moderate slope or camber over the entire area.

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Inside Access (Main Deck)

• This deck is in the open air.
• The deck has an easy slope or camber throughout.
• From the main deck there are cabins and other accommodation to view.
• There is a high step-over into these spaces, which are not accessible to wheelchair users.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Main Deck Level)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance to the exit tower.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 260cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • The powered door is opened and locked by a push pad.
  • There is a second accessible toilet within the lift/stair tower at the dock level, 14m from the lift.
  • This toilet also has the transfer space to the left of the toilet (see photograph, right).
  • The baby change facilities are located in both accessible toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Stairs to Quarterdecks - Optional)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading from the main deck up to the Quarterdecks.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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  • The access to the fore and rear Quarterdecks is by steep ladder-style stairs.
  • From the rear Quarterdeck there is access down to the Captain's Saloon via 6 steep ladder-type steps. There is restricted head height at these steps.
  • Visitors who are unable to access these areas can view a virtual tour on screens on the main deck.

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Outside Access (Main Deck to Lift / Stair Tower)

• This information is for the entrance located on the bridge linking the ship with the tower.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Lift (Tower)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the tower adjacent to the ship.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Main Deck - Dock Level.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
• 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 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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  • There are two lifts available.

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Other Floors (Stairs to Dock Level)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Main Deck - Dock Level.
  • There are 60+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Comments View
  • The lift bypasses the stairs.

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Inside Access (Dock Level )

• On this level, in addition to the exhibits, there is a café, access to a viewing platform (optional), accessible and standard toilets.

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Other Floors (Viewing Platform - Optional)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Dock - Viewing Platform.
  • There are 32 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
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  • The platform lift bypasses the stairs.

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Lift (Viewing Platform - Optional)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the stairs to the viewing platform.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Dock Level - Viewing Platform.
• 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 107cm x 148cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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  • The service counter is low.
  • There is a hearing loop at the till point.

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Other Floors (Stairs to Shop/ Exit)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Dock - Street Level.
  • There are 30 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
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  • The platform lift bypasses the stairs.

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Lift (Dock Level to Shop/ Exit)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the exit stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Dock Level - Street Level.
• 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 148cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • The lift has a powered door.

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Exit Barrier and Shop

• There is an automatic exit barrier from the dock level lift/ stairs into the shop and to exit the building.
• The barrier opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• In the shop there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a hearing loop at the till point.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at dock level in the lift/stair tower.
  • The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the tower lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.