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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Battle of Britain Memorial is located outside of Folkestone, off New Dover Road.
    The site is approached from either Dover or Folkestone on the B2011 at Capel-le-Ferne. When coming from London, leave the M20 at J13 and follow the signs.
  • The Battle of Britain Memorial has its own car park with Blue Badge parking available.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • There are bus stops for The Battle of Britain Memorial located on New Dover Road.
  • For more information on Stagecoach bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Folkestone Central.
  • Folkestone Central Station is approximately 2.4 miles away.
  • For more information on Folkestone Central Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on timetables and ticket prices please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off New Dover Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 235cm x 480cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 9in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking area has a compacted surface.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking charges apply for all users except Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access (Wing Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Wing'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left after you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.

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Getting Around (Ground Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
  • There is a map of the site at the centre of the ground floor, the height of the map is 59cm from the floor.
    The "Who Were the Few" exhibition is located at the rear of the ground floor, the height of the touchscreen controls are between 85cm and 105cm and these is clear space for wheelchair users beneath the touchscreen.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Scramble)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a single, automatic door with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • During busy periods this area can become congested.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There are a number of interactive exhibits the heights vary between 70cm to 90cm.
    There is an interactive map of the UK, the height of the surface of the map is 78cm.
    There is clear space beneath the map for wheelchair users, the height from the floor to the underside of the map is 64cm.
    There are videos playing around the exhibition, the videos have subtitles.
  • There is a good colour contrast between some walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.

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Shop

• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The till(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the shop.
• There is step-free access to the till(s).
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
• The till(s) is/are clearly signed.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
• The till(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the till(s) are moderate to good.
• The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
• The height of the till(s) is/are 108cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right after you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • 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 height of the towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right after you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 91cm.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left after you enter.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left after you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Cockpit Café and Viewing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are high tables and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are manual sliding doors leading out to the outdoor seating area and viewing balcony, the door width is 130cm.
    There are two telescopes on the viewing balcony.
    The height of the eye piece on the lowered telescope is 115cm.
    The height of the eye piece on the standard telescope is 135cm.

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Exit (Wing to Battle of Britain Memorial)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
  • The exit is ramped/sloped or stepped.
  • The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to Battle of Britain Memorial)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located at the rear of the Wing Building. It can be accessed from the car park or from the exit from the Wing Building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have resting areas.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the Wing Building, directly opposite the exit.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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External Area - Battle of Britain Memorial

• There are information boards and replica planes located to the right of the Wing Building, there is also bench seating in this area.
• There is a long slight slope leading down to the Memorial Wall and Battle of Britain Memorial.
• The Memorial Wall is located at the bottom of the slope.
• There is bench seating available next to the wall.
• The surface of the paths in front of the wall is block paving.
• There is a slight slope leading from the Memorial Wall to the Battle of Britain Memorial, which is located at the centre of the outside area.
• The surface of path leading up to and around the memorial is block paving.
• There is a large grass area around the memorial area, leading up to the cliff edge. Caution is advised when near the cliff edge.