Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include café, stage, meeting rooms and offices for hire on the first floor. The Vault gaming room is located within the basement.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Diss.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Thursday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Friday 10:30 - 15:30.
- Saturday 10:30 - 15:30.
- 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 Cross Street Car Park.
- The car park is located opposite the venue on Cross Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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 345cm x 392cm (11ft 4in x 12ft 10in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Broad Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located Broad Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located behind the main doors, ring bell for staff assistance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located within the threshold of the first set of doors.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at all times.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking (Bank Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located immediately ahead as you enter the venue.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There are 2 deep, clearly marked steps without handrails to access the stage area to the rear of the café.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the cafe.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, B.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 56cm (2ft 8in x 1ft 10in).
- There are not 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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors (Ground Floor to Basement Level)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, B.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There is a handrail available on the left going up for the initial 2 steps.
- There is a handrails available on the right for the remainder of the stairs.
Basement Level - The Vault
- The Vault is located on the basement level of The Bank and is a space that is available to hire.
- The Vault can be used as a space for gaming parties, a sound recording studio and digital training for children and adults.
- A sound technician is also available for hire.
- Call The Bank and ask for Jon to book.
- The entrance door into The Vault is heavy, opens outwards, is permanently held open and 61cm wide.
- There is a small lip in the doorway.
- There is a slight slope from the entrance into the room.
- There is a second door to enter which opens away from you, is heavy, manual and 82cm wide.
- The type of flooring in The Vault is soft, rubber flooring.
- The height of the computer desks are 75cm.
- There are multiple chairs with armrests available.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good but are usually lower when events are taking place.
Other Floors (Ground Floor to First Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There is an additional step located on the corridor leading to the staircase (as shown in photograph 1).
First Floor - Office Space
- The office space for hire is located on the first floor of The Bank, to the right as you exit the rear staircase.
- This space can be hired out for meetings and art exhibitions.
- The entrance door is single, manual, opens towards you and is 69cm wide.
- The door has a poor contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a step down into the room which is 15cm high.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The height of the table is 79cm.
- The flooring is vinyl and may have a shiny finish.
- There is a chair with armrests available inside the room.
- The height of the light switches are 137cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the café and to the left of the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a hook.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 180cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 61cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
- 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 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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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 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- The wash basin and towel holder is located in the accessible toilet foyer area.
Standard Toilet(s) (Male)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the café, to the left of the lift.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.