Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Nelson’s is a small-batch distiller based in Staffordshire, and home of the Nelson's Gin, Vodka and Rum School.
- Services available in the venue include: learning, teaching and tasting school, talks, tours and visitor experiences.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Uttoxeter.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow openings.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Dementia Awareness Training.
- Staff will be made aware of any access or other needs at booking, and make appropriate arrangements relating to access, dietary and any tour requirements.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located in the corridor near the School Room.
- The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located in the corridor near the School Room.
Parking
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- Guests with mobility or access needs are invited to use the ramped, garage doors by arrangement.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 410cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The second door, on the right side, leads into the reception area.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- The main entrance door is stepped, with an opening width of 71cm.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead after entering via either door.
- The journey time to this reception from the most accessible entrance is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Room (The School Room)
- The room is located next to the reception area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
Eating and Drinking (The School Room 'Bar and Buffet')
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Location and Service
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- This area has a buffet counter and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Catering is included in some of the venue tours and events.
The height of the buffet counter is 94cm.
Area (The Still Area)
- The Still Area is accessed via The School Room to the rear of the venue.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- A chair or stool can be provided on request.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right after the School Room.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
