Access Guide
Introduction
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Old Basing.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Basingstoke.
Opening Times (1st March - 31st October)
- Monday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.
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Comments
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- Open for pre-booked groups or schools only from 2nd October 2018 - March 2019.
Parking (Main Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park is on Bartons Lane.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 600cm (11ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- The main car park is over 200m from the visitor centre.
- There is accessible parking near the visitor centre on The Street and next to the museum and walled garden off Redbridge Lane.
Level Change (Visitor Centre to Main Site)
- The main route from the site to the visitor centre involves level paths, crossing The Street, Old Basing and a steep slope located at Garrison Gate.
- If this route is not suitable. there is accessible parking located behind the musuem.
- Please see the Basing House, Museum and Walled Garden access guide for more information.
Parking (Accessible Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park is behind the museum and walled garden.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is grass.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car parking is located off Redbridge Lane.
- There is a designated marked parking area for Blue Badge holders.
- There is no standard parking spaces.
- Visitors must first go to the visitor center to purchase tickets.
- There is also accessible parking available next to the visitor centre.
Access Point (Accessible Parking Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located leading from the accessible parking.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 99cm.
Access Point (Old House Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front of Old House.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- This is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 130cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the first bridge.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- From the walled garden to the museum, there is a moderate slope and a bridge crossing a ditch, leading to Old House.
- There is a moderate slope that leads to Old House.
- After the entrance to Old House there is another bridge leading into Old House (photograph 3).
Outside Access (Kiosk Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the kiosk.
- 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 single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
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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.
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Comments
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- There is a second entrance which has steps leading up to it at the side of the building.
Reception (Kiosk)
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the kiosk entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop is fitted in the museum.
Level Change (Basing House)
- The route from Garrison Gate to Old House, the museum and walled garden, has a grass surface with easy and moderate slopes.
Level Change (Walled Garden)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the walled garden.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the walled garden.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Outside Access (Museum Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the walled garden.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Museum
- Video tours are not available.
- Concessions are available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Accessible Toilet (Museum and Walled Garden)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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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 30m (33yd) from the accessible parking entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located just after the accessible parking entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 235cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 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 a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Garrison Gate)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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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 located at Garrison Gate.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 210cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- bc 95.
Standard Toilet(s) (Garrison Gate)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at Garrison Gate.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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.