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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Museum of Eton Life traces the history of life at Eton College since it was established in 1440.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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• Comments View
  • The museum is open for groups and schools by prior 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).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 600cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located near to Baldwin's Bridge.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on the opposite side of the road to the junction of High Street and Baldwin's Shore.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking is pay and display, limited to 2 hours with no return for 4 hours. There are no individual marked bays. There is a marked area along the roadside for parking with clear signage.

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Outside Access (Baldwin's Shore)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Baldwin's Shore.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Museum Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building behind the chapel.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the first set of doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a portable ramp for the entrance available from museum staff or the Porter's Lodge. Each ramp is 115cm x 21cm.

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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 welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • All doorways in the museum range between 97-150cm.
    
  • There are uneven flagstones in the museum.
    
  • Width of aisles range between 92cm - 150cm.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, Advance notice should be given to borrow a wheelchair or ask at the Porter's Lodge.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hand sanitiser at 107cm high but it was not working at the time of the survey.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the museum entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located across the courtyard.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 224cm (5ft x 7ft 4in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in a separate toilet building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the museum entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male 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.