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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include museums and a cafe.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in St Peter Port.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 420cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Castle Emplacement next to the venue.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 420cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Castle Emplacement next to the venue.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard on-street parking bays have no dimensions.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue off Castle Emplacement.
• 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 216cm (7ft 1in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or 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 have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is a cobbled and uneven surface on the path in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.

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Reception (Castle Shop)

• The desk/counter is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• 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.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Level Change (Castle Shop)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or 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.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance, before the ramp.
• There is/are 2 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Castle Access)

• The castle is accessed by steps only.
• Once past the Castle Shop and reception there are 15+ leading up into the castle and all it's facilities.
• The surfaces throughout the castle are cobbled and uneven.
• There are various sets of steps throughout the castle and leading into most areas such as the museums and cafe.
• Some sets of steps have handrails.
• The majority of the steps are deep and not clearly marked.
• There are some ramps/slopes in areas of the castle.
• The ramps/slopes are of medium and steep gradients.
• There are some narrow pathways along the castle pathways.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot 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 not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • There are four separate museum areas within the castle. All museum areas are accessed by steps and have internal staircases. Seating is available throughout.

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Level Change (Story of Castle Cornet Museum)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the exhibit next to the entrance.
• There is/are 6 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Level Change (Cafe Maeva)

• 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 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is uneven, level access to the cafe and toilets via the rear of the cafe.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe Maeva)

• The following information is for the café.
• Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the 201 RAF Museum.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to Cafe Maeva.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the cafe.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the cafe toilets and the female toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.