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Introduction

• Related link Ely Cathedral.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/ely-cathedral

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• Comments View
  • The Stained Glass Museum is located in Ely Cathedral.
  • It occupies a space in the south triforium, an upper level of the cathedral. Access is by a stone spiral staircase (40 stairs) in the south-west transept.
  • For those unable to access the museum a touch screen virtual visit is available on the ground floor.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ely.

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Admission Charges

• For information regarding admission charges please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is St Mary's Street.
  • The car park is located off St Mary's Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • The bottom 5 steps and the top flight of steps have handrails on the left.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the top of the staircase.
• There is not 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the museum shop and gallery.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Museum Shop

• The shop is located on the left as you exit the stairs on the first floor.
• This shop is accessed via 2 clearly marked deep steps on each side.
• The gallery side steps have a central handrail.
• The shop counter is 75cm high.
• There is a seat with armrests on both sides available within the shop.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• Concessions are available.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest facility is available in the Cathedral café.

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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 cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.