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Overview

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• About View
  • Kettle's Yard is a medium sized building made up of two areas called the Gallery and the House.
    The Gallery has 4 floors, and the House has 2 floors.
  • There is a lift and 2 sets of stairs in the Gallery and 2 sets of stairs in the House.
  • The floors are not signed.
  • There is internal step-free access between the Gallery and the House on the ground floor via a slight ramp and manual door. There is limited access once inside the House area of the building.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Castle Street Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is Cambridge.
  • The nearest bus station is Cambridge Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• Kettle's Yard has 2 entrances. The main entrance is step-free access with some uneven surfaces and the House entrance is stepped access. The doors at the main entrance are automatic and the doors at the House entrance are manual.
• The main entrance is signed as Gallery, Shop & Café. The house entrance is signed as House.
• The main entrance provides step-free access to the reception on the ground floor.
• The House entrance is stepped access.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the Gallery area of the building but there is stepped access to part of the House area on the ground floor and all of the first floor.
• There are 4 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides to access the Galleries and Education Wing from the main entrance.
  Alternatively, there is a steep ramp with handrails on both sides to overcome these steps.
• There are 3 steps that are not clearly marked without handrails on the ground floor of the House area.
  Alternatively, there is a steep ramp to overcome these steps.
• Access to the first floor of the House area is via the stairs at the front or rear of the House.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish. There are areas on the first floor of the House area that are carpeted.
• There are resting areas in both areas of the building with a mixture of seating.
• There is wall mounted wayfinding signage in the Gallery area of the building.
• There is a manual door to exit the House area of the building which has a width of 99cm and the height of the button to exit is 116cm.
  This door can also be used as an entrance for a wheelchair user to access part of the ground floor of the House area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on level -1, 0 and 1.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on level 0 and level 1.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located on level 0 and on level 1.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations located on level -1.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Entrance

• This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.

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Counter (Shop)

• The counter is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Gallery)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has steep ramps or slopes.
• -1, 0, 1 and 2 floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• A key card is required to access level -1.

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Stairs (Gallery)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the main entrance.
• 0, 1 and 2 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Gallery - Clore Learning Studio)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
• -1 and 0 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (House - Front)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the house entrance.
• Floors ground and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 12 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
• 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (House - Rear)

• The stairs surveyed are located opposite the exit door.
• Floors ground and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level -1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level -1.
  • The distance from the lift is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and steep ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 109cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 213cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 110cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1 ahead from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and steep ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 109cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.