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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Strawberry Field is located in Beaconsfield Road, Woolton, Liverpool, which is off the A562 Menlove Avenue.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • From Liverpool City Centre take the 76 bus to the Menlove Avenue/Beaconsfield Road stop.
  • For more information on bus timetables and routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is West Allerton.
  • The nearest step-free Railway Station is Mossley Hill.
  • West Allerton Station, approximately 1.3 miles away has stepped access to platforms.
    Mossley Hill, approximately 1.6 miles away has step-free access to platforms via long ramps with no rest areas, however, the station is fully accessible.
    Liverpool South Parkway Station, approximately 2.1 miles away, has step-free access to all platform via lifts.
  • For more information on timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on Mossley Hill Station please click the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on Liverpool South Parkway Station please click the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: audio and different languages.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include ceiling track hoists and shower chairs.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• The place of safety is located on the lower level, within the Prayer Room.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located in front of the building, off Beaconsfield Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The Blue Badge bays do not have cross-hatched zones however, they do have outlined space to the sides and rear.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is concrete tiles and tarmac and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 230cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 230cm.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Counter / Till Point (Tickets)

• The counter / till point is located on the ground floor, to the left after you enter the venue.
• There is step free access to the counter / till point.
• The counter / till point is approximately 5m from the entrance.
• The counter / till point is clearly signed.
• The height of the counter / till point is 99cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter / till point .
• The height of the lowered section at the counter / till point is 76cm.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the counter / till point.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter / till point.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/12/2022.
• The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The counter / till point is placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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Shop

• The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
• The type of flooring is concrete.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Music is played everywhere.
• The tills are at the ticket counter.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and concrete.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The place of safety is located on the lower level, within the Prayer Room.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the shop, café and visitors exhibition.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor, to the left to the left after you enter the venue.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: handheld menus and written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 99cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 53cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are sofas and bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

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Outdoor Seating (Café)

• The outdoor seating is located on the ground floor, to the right from the café.
• There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles.

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Attraction / Exhibit (The Visitors Exhibition)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There are double, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+, which may be difficult to open for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is not clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in pictorial, information board and television/screen format.
  • All exhibits can be audio described.
  • Exhibits are audio described in person or by using a headset.
  • Headsets can be obtained from the ticket counter.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 5cm.
  • There is a high colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are low to moderate.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a separate set of doors/opening.
  • The exit is not clearly signed internally.
  • There are double, manual doors with an opening width of 75cm+, which may be difficult to open when exiting this area/attraction.
  • The exit is step-free.
• Comments View
  • All visitors are provided with an audio/visual media guide and headsets.
  • Bookable pre-arranged tours guided by a trained staff member complete with media guides is available.
  • The media guides are available with subtitles.
  • Most of the exhibits are wall mounted pictures.
  • TV screens are mounted at levels between 5cm and 320cm.
  • There is an exhibit which is table mounted at a height of 85cm.
  • There is an interactive Mellotron exhibit which allows visitors to play the introduction to Strawberry Fields. The touch pad is 80cm high and there is a clear opening to allow wheelchair users to access the exhibit.

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Gardens

• The gardens are accessed from the café.
• The single door is heavy and over 75cm wide.
• The door opens towards you (pull) and is heavy.
• The door leads to a veranda which is block paved.
• There is a long slight ramp with two resting places to access the lower area of the gardens.
• There is a track around the majority of the gardens, which has a minimum width of 120cm. The track does become a slight slope in places.
• The ramp and track have a surface of asphalt.
• There is a rail on the upper section on the right hand side going up, which is 70cm high.
• There are 5 steps to access the lower gardens from the ramp.
• The steps are 16cm high and 29cm deep.
• There is a gazebo with a 22cm high step to access it.
• The gazebo has bench seating and chairs without armrests.
• Around the garden there are bench style seats and a swing chair.
• Information boards, between 62 and 95cm high are available.
• A bandstand was under construction at the time of survey (December 2022).

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Conference Room(s) (Room with a View)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Room with a View.
  • Room with a View is located on the ground floor.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 68cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room is concrete.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, to the left after you enter the venue.
  • The facility is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 450cm x 282cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 85cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 112cm.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 87cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The facility is kept locked. Please ask a staff member to arrange for the room to be opened.
  • A privacy screen is available on request.

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Toilet with Adaptations (1 - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the venue.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 247cm (5ft 8in x 8ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (2 - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the venue.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 256cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the left after you enter the venue.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 52m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the left after you enter the venue.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 72m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located to the left after you enter the venue.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 51m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left after you enter the venue.
  • The stairs are approximately 48m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and LG.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 29cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left after you enter the venue.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and LG.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 147cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Room(s) (Lower Ground Floor - Prayer Space)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was Prayer Space.
  • The Prayer Space is located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door may be difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 67cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Coffee tables 45 - 55cm high are available.

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Related Access Guides

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