Access Guide
Introduction
- Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/.
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Comments
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- Tickets for the Hamlet are purchased from the reception in the learning centre. For more information about the access into the learning centre, please see the access guide above.
- A multimedia guide with subtitled videos of the interiors of the historic buildings as well as additional information about the site is available.
- The "Abbeydale Explorer App" can be downloaded free via the website: www.simt.co.uk/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet.
- The venue has 3 "Pen Friends" which work with the text panels in the exhibitions.
Opening Times (Cafe)
- Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Dore and Totley.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the Learning Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance of the Learning Centre.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance of the Learning Centre.
- 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 tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- Standard parking bays are located at the front, and the rear, of the Learning Centre.
- The surface of the car park is loose chippings.
- There is a steep slope up to the venue.
Hamlet
- There is large Braille and Tactile map at the start of the Hamlet.
- There is a surface path leading around the Hamlet. The path can be uneven in places. There are also some easy slopes on the path.
- There is level access into the Abbeydale Exhibition. There is an easy slope into the Workers Cottage, with one shallow step leading to the back of the cottage and 15+ steps leading to the first floor of the cottage.
- There is level access into the Counting House. There is level access into the Grinding Hull.
- There are 4 steps leading down into the Tilt Forge.
- There are 6 steps leading up to the Crucible Forge. There is one step leading into the Hand Forge.
- There is level access into the Blacking Shop.
- There is one step leading to the Managers House and then there are 15+ steps leading up to the first floor.
Museum
- There is a subtitled video display.
- There are lowered level interactive exhibits available.
- There are guided tours available.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the designated Blue Badge bays.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 210cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- There is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the toilets.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up to the toilets.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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 next to the accessible toilets.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are also toilet facilities available in the learning centre.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.
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Comments
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- Some members of staff are trained in Makaton.