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John Muir's Birthplace

126 High Street, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1JJ

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Summary

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Amenities at this site include: a reception, exhibition rooms and a museum.
  • There is not onsite parking available here and there is designated Blue Badge on street parking nearby.
  • The most accessible entrance has level step free access and manual doors.
  • There is 1 step-free entrance.
  • The building has 3 floors once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside with lift access to other floors.
  • There is stepped or platform lift access to the first and second floors.
  • There is ramped access to the stairs on the ground floor.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating, large print information, a BSL trained staff member, a clearly signed hearing assistance system, a virtual tour and maps.
  • The sensory pack includes: magnifying glass, activity sheets, soft toy and torch. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found to the rear of the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the entrance.

Parking

  • This venue does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: Blue Badge on-street parking (within 50m), standard on-street parking and an open air public car park.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Public Transport

  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is located along to the right of the building on High Street.
  • The nearest train station is Dunbar.
  • Dunbar Railway Station is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at this entrance.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to this reception.
  • The height of the reception counter is 91cm.
  • There is a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The reception has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this reception.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests available in the reception area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue.
  • There are chairs without armrests throughout the building.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring in the venue has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The building has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.

Attraction / Exhibit (Museum)

  • There is step-free access to and throughout this area, via lift.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: interactive video effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: touchscreens, information board, interactive exhibits at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 75cm - 120cm) and television/screen.
  • The area has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests and stools in this area.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • The museum is across all floors.

Lift

  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
  • Externally the lift has: buttons with a good colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm) and tactile markings.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm.
  • Internally the lift has: buttons with a good colour contrast to the surroundings and tactile markings.
  • Lighting levels are good here.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the left going up.
  • Lighting levels are good at these stairs.
  • There is a slight slope on the approach to the stairs in the ground floor corridor.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the entrance.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a fair colour contrast.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 122cm x 200cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and towel dispenser.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 56cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 80cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid and a sanitary bin.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails and the dropdown rail.
  • Lighting levels are good in the cubicle.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • The accessible toilet is also used as the standard facility.

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