Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Buckingham, Balmoral, Highgrove Suites and Sandringham Boardroom.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Sir Christopher Wren Hotel & Spa.
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel and Spa link (new tab) - click here.
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel and Spa- Wren's Club link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Charges are £15 per car per night.
- The car park is located to the side of the building off Thames Street.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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 hotel has 2 designated parking areas for Blue Badge holders however these are unmarked.
- There is an intercom to reception at the entrance to the car park.
- The height of the intercom is 127cm.
- The hotel has limited offsite parking available at the nearby Windsor & Eton Riverside Car Park at £15 per car per night.
- To arrange this parking you will need your hotel confirmation number to reserve a parking space.
Outside Access (Business Centre Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the hotel car park.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 28cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The step described above is lower at the left end as you face the entrance and gets higher as you move to the right.
Inside Access (Business Centre)
- 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 good.
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Comments
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- There is a small self service drinks counter at the end of the corridor (photograph 3).
- The counter has two coffee machines.
- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- Photographs 4 - 6 show meeting and seminar rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Business Centre entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the kitchen seating area, next to Highgrove Room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 227cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 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.
- There is a low 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 contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the corridor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Business Centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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.