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Nelson's Gin Distillery and Distillery School

Unit 5A, Grindley Business Village, Grindley, Staffordshire, ST18 0LR

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Overview

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')

  • Location and Service View
    • 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)

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.