Access Guide

Search Access Guide

Introduction

The visitor centre is open on the first Sunday of each month 11.00 to 16.00.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Croydon.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Waddon.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 345cm x 460cm (11ft 4in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 153m (167yd 12in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors (Control Tower)

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are control tower.

Other Floors (Main Staircase)

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located ahead as you enter snd then down the corridor to the right.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 62m (67yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 107cm (4ft 6in x 3ft 6in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Outside Access (Museum Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on the second floor.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Museum Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front and immediately after the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Accessible Toilet

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

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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the museum entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the second floor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 280cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 2in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are 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.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 138cm (4ft 6in) high.
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 on the second floor.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.