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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include exhibits on the ground and 1st floor.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is open for guided tours only from 25th March - 30th September, please contact the venue for futher information & bookings.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Blackheath.
• 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 Blackheath.

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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).
  • The name of the car park is Greenwich Park Public Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Greenwich Park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 11 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 both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Platform)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you face the entrance steps.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 140cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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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 not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, ask any member of staff.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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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 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.

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Other Floors (Stairlift Staircase)

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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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift (Stairlift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the bottom of the stairs.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow at the top of the stairs.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is 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 can 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 basement level.
  • The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Level Change (Standard Female and Male Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading from reception to the toilets.
• There is / are 15+ 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.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.