Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Royal Pump Rooms, Café, Assembly, Leamington Spa Library and Information Centre.
- Related link Royal Pump Rooms.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/warwickshire-county-council/access-guides/royal-pump-rooms
- Related link Leamington Spa Library and Information Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/warwickshire-county-council/access-guides/leamington-spa-library-and-information-centre
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Leamington Spa.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Leamington Spa.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
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 St Peters Car Park.
- The car park is located on Augusta Place.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 600cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located off The Parade.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located off The Parade.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking bays are marked widthway only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Reception / Gift Shop)
- 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 high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (Royal Pump Rooms - Museum and Art Gallery Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of reception.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the first internal entrance door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are slight slopes without handrails in the art gallery and museum as shown in photographs 4 and 5.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
- The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, ask at reception, or any of the museum staff.
Entrance (Assembly)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
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Entrance
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- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main 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 91cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- This entrance is only used when the art gallery and museum use the Assembly for events.
- The door is staffed during these events.
Lift (Assembly)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 87cm x 140cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This lift is operated by staff only.
- The platform lift bypasses the 4 clearly marked medium steps to the right.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff in the museum, library or the tourist information centre.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the rear of reception.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 16m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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 cannot be requested.