Access Guide
Introduction
- Windsor & Royal Borough Museum is located on the ground floor of Windsor Guildhall. Guided tours of the upstairs rooms at Windsor Guildhall are also available.
Location of Toilets
- Female and male standard toilets are available on the High Street directly outside the entrance to the information centre and museum.
- There is only stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Windsor and Eton Central.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- 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 not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on High Street outside Harte & Garter, and further down the hill outside Nando's.
There is also a single Blue Badge bay on Park Street, near the junction with St Alban's Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on High Street and Thames Street.
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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 Blue Badge and standard parking bays range in width between 235cm - 256cm.
- Parking payment is by smartphone app.
- Parking may be restricted on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings due to scheduled ceremonial parades.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There is an 8cm high step at the threshold of the first set of doors.
- There is an exit push pad at the second door on the right side as you exit.
- The height of this push pad is 94cm.
- There is a second exit push pad located at the second door on the left side.
- This push pad is at the height of 127cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 01/11/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- There are glazed screens at the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There are also video screens with moving images on the wall behind the reception area.
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 good.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- Touch tours are not available.
- Video tours are available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- There are audio guides available in several languages.
- There is a Windsor Guildhall and Museum Virtual Tour touch screen 88cm - 102cm from the floor.
- The virtual tour may also be viewed by clicking here (opens in a new tab).
- There is a also handling collection available on request.
- There is a small gift shop selling books, postcards and souvenir gifts.
- Items can be purchased at the reception desk.
- There is also a children's activity table with a surface height 45cm from the floor.
Level Change (Museum)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the reception area.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The steps are for access to the stairs for organised tours of the first floor.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This entrance is for level access to the stair lift for tours on the first floor.
- This entrance is opened at the discretion of staff on request.
The Guildhall Chamber and Rooms
- There is an entrance doorway to an open door width of 123cm.
- The double doors open both ways and are permanently held open.
- The flooring in the area is carpet.
- The entrance doorway into the chamber is 117cm wide.
- The double doors open toward you and are permanently held open.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests within the chamber.
- There are tables with undersides 61cm from the floor.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Lift (The Guildhall)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just inside the side entrance.
- The lift is a chair stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the side entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The controls for the lift are within 80cm - 102cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors (The Guildhall)
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Steps
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- 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The left hand handrail going up on the left hand flight of stairs is obstructed by a chair lift rail.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are no handrails for the topmost 6 steps for the female standard toilets.
- There are no handrails for the topmost 8 steps for the male standard toilets.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Windsor Guildhall)
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right side of the colonnade when facing The Windsor Guildhall.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left side of the colonnade when facing The Windsor Guildhall.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
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Comments
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- There is a baby change facility within the female standard toilets.
- There is a fixed baby change bench with a surface height 86cm from the floor.
- There is a seat and a wash basin, and a waste disposal unit with a lid.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are 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 cannot be requested.