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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Natural History Museum is part of Eton College but is open to the public on Sundays and for groups and schools by arrangement.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday 14:30 - 17:00.

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• Comments View
  • The museum is open at other times for group bookings by arrangement.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Windsor & Eton Riverside.

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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).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is space for 2/3 cars in an on-street parking area on the same street as the museum. Cars may park for 2 hours without charge.
  • It is also possible to arrange on-site parking for holders of a Blue Badge by prior appointment with the Curator.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
• The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 115cm.
• The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on South Meadow Lane.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is hand sanitiser at the entrance at 102cm high.
  • There is a non-operational platform lift at the side of the steps and there are plans for it to be replaced by a ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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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.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille 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 not available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • The width of ground floor walkways ranges between 80-180cm. There is large print for some exhibits and QR codes offer access to additional information via audio and video.
  • First floor walkways range between 66-190cm wide.
    
  • Touch tours are available by arrangement.

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Other Floors

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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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are first floor exhibitions.
• Comments View
  • There are two areas of the hand rail (on the left hand side) that are not continuous.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Other Floors)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the staircase.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Other Floors
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Access Guides Available For

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• Car Parks View
  • Eton Court car park - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Meadow Lane car park - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Other Services View
  • High Street - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.