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The Little Chapel

Blanchelande College, Les Vauxbelets, St Andrew, Guernsey, GY6 8XY

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About this venue

The Little Chapel was a work of art and labour of love built by Brother Déodat, who started work in March 1914. His plan was to create a miniature version of the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes in France. The version you see today is actually the third version.

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • The Little Chapel has stepped access and is split into 3 levels internally with steps between.
  • The main entrance gives access to the upper section and then it is possible to exit via narrow openings off the middle and lower sections.
  • There are deep steps between the exits and the access road or footpath.
  • The chapel may be the smallest in the world and therefore has very restricted manoeuvring space inside.
  • The chapel is open all day.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in St Andrew.
  • 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.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located on the right before the walk to the chapel.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the chapel.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are 7 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • For the route to the chapel main entrance with the fewest steps, after the initial 5 steps, take the path to the right, which goes around the chapel to the main entrance.
  • This path is narrow in places.
  • There are then 2 steps directly in front of the chapel entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • The inside of the chapel has narrow passages and some steps between the internal chambers.
  • There are chairs without armrests in the upper level.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There are 6 deep steps between the upper section and the middle section and 3 deep steps between the middle and lower sections.
  • All steps are unmarked and do not have handrails.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: seating and paths around the chapel.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the chapel entrances and external seating.
  • The following areas have stepped access: alternative routes throughout.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps and uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s)