Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Hamilton Kerr Institute - Wood Workshop is a small building with 1 floor.
- It is located within the grounds of the Hamilton Kerr Institute.
- There are no lifts or stairs within the building.
- There is only a ground floor in the building which is not signed.
- There are no toilets within the Wood Workshop. However standard toilets are located within the Hamilton Kerr Building.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Whittlesford Parkway.
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Getting Inside
- There is an uneven approach to the workshop.
- There are two entrances into the Wood Workshop. Both entrances have step-free access via portable ramp and have double manual doors.
- The main entrance portable ramp is very slight.
- The alternative entrance leads directly into the panel workshop. The portable ramp is steep. .
- There is no signage for the entrances.
- The main entrance provides access into the main wood workshop.
- The panel workshop entrance provides level access into the panel workshop.
Getting Around
- There is a steep slope into the storeroom.
- There is a set of two steep portable ramps with a width of less than 75cm into the panel workshop.
- Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
- There are seats available in the workshops.
- There is no signage in the building.
- There is a manual door between the workshops.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- There are no toilets within the wood workshop.
- Standard toilets can be found nearby in the Hamilton Kerr Building.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, students and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located towards the front left of the wood workshop.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 12cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The portable ramp has a very slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.