Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a library and registration office for births, deaths and marriages.
- Related link Windsor Street Car Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/stratford-on-avon-district-council/access-guides/windsor-street-car-park
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stratford-upon-Avon.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Windsor Street.
- The car park is located in Windsor Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 390cm x 560cm (12ft 10in x 18ft 4in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located at the top of the Henley Street / Windsor Street junction.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The second set of doors are 4m to the left as you enter.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Reception (Library)
- The desk/counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- There are 3 self-service terminals within the library for checking books in and out.
Inside Access (Library)
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Library Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the reception desk.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
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Comments
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- The reference library is located on the first floor.
Other Floors (Library)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (Library)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The reference libary is to the left as you exit the lift. The doors to the reference library open towards you, are double and 140cm wide.
- The doors are permanently are held open.
Level Change (Reference Library)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the reference library.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Reference Library)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the reference library.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the first floor lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Registration Service
- Contact details for the office are as follows;
- https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/stratfordro
- [email protected]
- 01926 413 724
- Opening times are 09:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.
- Saturday opening times are by appointment only.
Outside Access (Register Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right 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 single.
- 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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- This entrance is only used for weddings.
Level Change (Register Office Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Wheelchair users are required to use the main entrance at the front left of the building.
Registrars Office & Wedding Room
- The registrars office is to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
- There is a waiting room in front of the registrars wedding office.
- Chairs without armrests are available in the waiting room and office.
- The births and deaths registrars office is located in the library.
- There is a set of doors that open away from you to enter the ceremony room.
- Chairs without armrests are available in the ceremony room.
- Music can be played during ceremonies.
Accessible Toilet (Register Office)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 330cm (6ft 6in x 10ft 10in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- Library users are required to ask permission to use the facility as a security door will need to be opened by a member of the staff.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- Home visits / services are not available.