Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Shopping Area Guide St Albans - High Street.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/shopping-area-guide-st-albans-high-street
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Comments
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- The Clock Tower is not wheelchair or buggy accessible or for those who experience claustrophobia.
- The Clock Tower is generally open from Easter (Good Friday) to the end of September, every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday, between approximately 10.30 and 17.00.
- Last admission is at 16.45.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is St Albans Abbey.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Christopher Place Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located in Upper Dagnall Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Market Place.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 60cm (1ft 12in).
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Comments
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- The height of the door is 150cm (approximately 5ft).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Clock Tower Steps
- The climb to the top of the Clock Tower is via 93 narrow and deep steps.
- There is no room to pass people on the narrow spiral steps, however there are three landings on the way up to have a rest.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps have a handrail going up the left.
St Albans Clocktower
- The Clock Tower is a rare example of a medieval belfry.
- The people of St Albans built the tower around 1405 as a symbol of their resistance against the power of the abbot of St Albans.
- Today, the tower still stands face to face with the abbey's tower and provides fantastic views across the medieval town and far into the Hertfordshire countryside.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.