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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include many historic buildings and exhibitions, including the Crown Jewels, the New Armouries Cafe.
• Related link Yeoman Tours.
• Http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/WhatsOn/britishsignlanguagetours

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  • The Tower is an historic site, located on a hill. Access for wheelchair users is difficult due to small passageways, stairs and cobbled walkways.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in London.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Fenchurch Street.
• The nearest underground station is Tower Hill.

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Opening Times (March - October)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:30..
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:30..

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  • Last admission is at 17.00..

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Opening Times (November - February)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:30..
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30..
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30..
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30..
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30..
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:30..
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30..

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  • Last admission is at 16.00..

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Tower Hill Coach and Car Park.
  • The car park is located behind the Welcome Centre, across Tower Hill.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • Tower Hill Coach and Car Park contains several designated bays, lift access and adapted and standard toilets.

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Reception (Ticket Desks)

• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Ticket Desks are located outside the main site, further up Tower Hill from the main entrance.
  • There is a separate ticket desk for groups located between these and the Welcome Centre.

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Outside Access (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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  • The Welcome Centre is located outside the main site, further down Tower Hill from the Ticket Desks.

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Level Change (Welcome Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception (Welcome Centre)

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the Welcome Centre entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Welcome Centre provides visitor information on the Tower of London, particularly access information, and allows visitors to buy tickets using credit cards.
  • There is also a short video giving an overview of the Tower and it's history shown here.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - West Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located on Tower Hill.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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  • There is a similar entrance on the south of the site, by the Thames, for groups (shown in photograph 2).

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Level Change (Main Entrance - West Gate)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down from Tower Hill to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception (Audio Guides Desk)

• The reception desk is 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Level Change (Audio Guides Desk)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the reception desk.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• Please contact leading up past the White Tower to Jewell House.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located throughout the venue.

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  • There are ramps of varying degrees throughout the grounds. Many of these have a cobbled surface.
  • There are many sets of steps, mainly deep and with handrails on at last 1 side, throughout the grounds.
  • For more details of access around the site, including the number of stairs to the main areas, please see theTower of London's own access guide.
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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is available.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, ask at the Welcome Centre.

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Outside Access (Jewel House - Waterloo Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the site.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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  • Visitors leave through a similar door at the side of Jewel House.

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Level Change (Jewel House - Waterloo Block Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access (Jewel House)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are low.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • There is a moving walkway on which you travel to view the Crown Jewels.
  • The speed varies depending on how busy the Jewel House is.
  • Jewel House Wardens will stop the walkway for wheelchair users on request.
  • A lift gives access to a platform overlooking the showcases, where the Jewels can be viewed for longer.
  • Also, there is more information about the Crown Jewels and tactile models of five of the objects, which can be explored by touch.
  • The Jewel House Wardens have tactile raised 2D images of the Crown Jewels for visually impaired and blind visitors, available on request.
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Level Change (Jewel House)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located throughout the areas showing the Coronation films.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the Crown Jewels Room.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • The steps lead up to a platform to view the Crown Jewels above the moving walkway.

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Outside Access (Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the north west corner of the site.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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  • The chapel can only be accessed as part of a Yeoman Warder guided tour.

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Level Change (Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • A stair climber is available to overcome these steps, shown in photograph 2.
  • There is also a shallow step in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (White Tower Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Tower, opposite Jewell House.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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Level Change (White Tower Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Other Floors (White Tower)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
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  • To access the other floors of the White Tower there is a combination of steps similar to these and deep, spiral stairs.
  • There are Braille materials, raised image cards and a short video detailing the history of the White Tower in the basement.

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Lift (White Tower)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the White Tower accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G.
• The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from White Tower accessible 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 75cm x 140cm (2ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • Visitors are accompanied in this lift by a member of staff.

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Outside Access (New Armouries Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the site.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (New Armouries Cafe Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Eating and Drinking (New Armouries Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 7m (22ft 12in) from the New Armouries Cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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 main meals and snacks.

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  • There is also a cafe kiosk outside by the South Wall and the gift shop. .

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 272m (297yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the toilet area, behind Jewell House.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 112cm x 175cm (3ft 8in x 5ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby Change Facilities
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
  • There are 2 adapted toilets here. The other has the transfer space on the left, and no baby charge facilities.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the accessible toilets.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
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  • The female and male toilets are located in the south east corner of the site.
  • The female and male toilets are 130m (142yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • These toilets are accessed via easy and moderate ramps from the main entrance.
  • There are also Standard toilets available in the toilet area behind Jewell House. The male toilets here are accessed by steps.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.