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Introduction

• Related link Basing House Visitor Centre, Great Barn and Learning Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/basing-house---visitor-centre-grea

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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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  • Open for pre-booked groups or schools only from 2nd October 2018 - March 2019.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Old Basing.
• 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 Basingstoke.

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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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  • 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.

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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.

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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. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Accessible Parking Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the accessible parking.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Outside Access (Old House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of Old House.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Old House Entrance)

• From the walled garden to the museum, there is a moderate slope and a bridge crossing a ditching 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.

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Outside Access (Kiosk Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the kiosk.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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  • There is a second entrance which has steps leading up to it at the side of the building.

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Level Change (Kiosk Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading into the kiosk.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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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.

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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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  • The hearing loop is fitted in the museum.

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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.

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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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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Outside Access (Museum Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the walled garden.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Museum Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the museum.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet (Museum and Walled Garden)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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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Accessible Toilet (Garrison Gate)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • bc 95.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Garrison Gate)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at Garrison Gate.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.