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Town Market Guernsey Registry

Market Building, Fountain Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3GX

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Town Registry.

Location (Location)

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Albert Pier Public Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Albert Pier.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 260cm x 600cm (8ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Market Square.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located The Bordage.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking bays are not individually marked.
    • There is room for approximately 4 cars.

Outside Access (Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 52cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Other Floors (Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-level 4- level 6.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • These stairs are located at the Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance
    • There is a similar staircase at the Main Entrance.

Lift (Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead as you enter.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-level 4 -level 6.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Entrance (Guernsey Registry Staff and Accessible Entrance Floor 4 Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on floor 4, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm.

Reception Area

  • The Reception Area is located on floor 4 as you go through the
  • Guernsey Registry Entrance.
  • There is no reception desk.
  • There is a telephone located on a table, ahead as you enter.
  • The height of the table is 85cm.
  • The phone is movable.
  • There is a table and 4 chairs.
  • The height of the table is 51cm.
  • The chairs do have armrests.
  • There is a desk with 3 computers.
  • The computer desk is 74cm.
  • The height to the top of the computer screens is 120cm.
  • There are 3 chairs.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • There is a high table with no chair.
  • The height of the high table is 105cm.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested 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.
  • This service can be requested.