Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Southwold.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Southwold.
Opening Times (Easter - October)
- Monday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Monday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday 10:30 - 16:30.
- Sunday 10:30 - 16:30.
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Comments
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- The museum is closed from 1pm - 2pm Monday - Friday for lunch.
- The museum is closed from October - March.
Opening Times (November - March)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Saturday 14:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:30 - 13:00.
- Sunday 14:00 - 16:00.
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 Ferry Road.
- The car park is located to the right of the Museum.
- There is not a/are not 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 not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 900cm (7ft 7in x 29ft 6in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Ferry Road.
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Comments
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- Parking on the road is limited to 30 mins.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, you must ask at reception. There is only one available.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located surrounding the venue (but it must be picked up and disposed of).
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.