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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include the Archive Library, meeting rooms and lecture theatre.
Related link Cruck Barn.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/cruck-barn

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Bradwell Abbey.
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 Wolverton.

COVID-19 Information

The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

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 front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Reception

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left after you enter.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 142cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 8in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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 (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right after you enter.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft 0in).
- 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 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- At the time of research the facility was being used for storage.

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 right after you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.