Access Guide
Introduction
- The library and Kingston museum share the same building with internal access between the two.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
- 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 Kingston.
- The nearest underground station is Wimbledon.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
COVID-19 Information
Opening Times (Alternate Saturdays: 10:00 - 17:00)
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 the Cattle Market Car Park.
- The car park is located on Wheatfield Way.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 220cm x 1150cm (7ft 3in x 13yd).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located immediately outside the venue.
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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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Public Car Parks.
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- Car park website www.kingston.gov.uk.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the Blue Badge parking outside the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Fairfield Road.
- 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 automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps to the entrance.
- There is an easy permanent slope between the pavement and the steps.
Outside Access (The Museum)
- This information is for the entrance located between the library and the museum.
- There is not 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 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Museum)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the museum steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from museum entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 88cm (2ft 7in x 2ft 11in).
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The controls are wall mounted.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Reception
- The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) 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 bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large rollerball mouse and height adjustable table is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include typing arm rests.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Jaws and SupaNova software.
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Comments
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- The library also holds a supply of books on MP3 format.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the Kingston Museum.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the library reception desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 173cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 8in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the Kingston museum.
- The female and male toilets are 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Level Change (Accessible and Standard Toilets)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in the museum.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.