Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Millennium Gallery and the Winter Garden.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa and Ego Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar.
- Millennium Gallery link (new tab) - click here.
- Mercure Sheffield St Pauls Hotel and Spa link (new tab) - click here.
- Winter Garden link (new tab) - click here.
- Ego Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Sheffield.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Arundel Gate Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Arundel Gate.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Winter Garden Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Winter Garden.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Outside Access (Cadman Lane Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Cadman Lane.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Other Floors
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are LG, 1.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the venue from the lower ground entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lower ground entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 150cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Entrance (Millennium Gallery Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower floor of Millennium Gallery.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The doorway is obstructed by the welcome point.
- This welcome point can be easily moved by staff.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is 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.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Arundel Gate entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is outdoor fixed bench seating at the front of the venue as shown in photographs 7 and 8.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are located on the lower ground floor of the Millennium Gallery.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the lower ground floor of the Millennium Gallery.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.