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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• This venue is situated in Basingstoke.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Basingstoke.

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COVID-19 Information

• Https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/reopening-coronavirus-info.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours 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 Castons Yard Public Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Castons Yard.
• 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 building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.

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Reception

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

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Museum

• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at reception.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Willis)

• The following information is for the café.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are toilets, museum, a gallery and function rooms.
• Comments View
  • There are 15 deep steps between the first and second floors.
  • These steps are unmarked with a handrail to the right going up.

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Lift (1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the ground and first floors.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 16m (17yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the first and second floors.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2.
• The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from the first stairlift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the staircase.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• 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 10m (32ft 10in) from the staircase.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is not 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 heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 145cm (6ft 11in x 4ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in) high.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested 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.