Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the cottage museum, activity centre and toilets.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include gardens and artworks.
- Related link Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/robert-burns-birthplace-museum
- Related link Burns Monument and Garden.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/burns-monument-and-garden
- Related link Rozelle Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/rozelle-park
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Ayr.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Ayr.
COVID-19 Information
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located off Greenfield Avenue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 470cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the activity centre.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the activity 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Drop-offs can be made in front of the Ticket Office, or by arrangement closer to the cottage from the road in Alloway.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a wide gate to the right of the ticket office which can be opened double width if required.
- There is a single gate leading into the gardens beyond the ticket office.
Level Change (Ticket Office)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the ticket office.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (Burns Cottage Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The exit door to the left of the cottage is 68cm wide (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
- It can be used as an entrance to bypass the cobbled central area inside.
- The door is light and opens towards you.
Outside Access (Activity Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance to the toilets on the right here.
- The doors to the toilet area are permanently held open.
Level Change (Activity Centre Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access (Burns Cottage)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There is a cobbled area in the centre which can be bypassed using the separate entrances.
Inside Access (Activity Centre)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Accessible Toilet (Right 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the activity centre toilets entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the activity centre building.
- There is not 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 285cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 non-infectious waste and 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the toilets entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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 in the activity centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the activity centre toilets entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located at the side of the car park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).