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Chichester Cathedral

Chichester , PO19 1PX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located next to the cafe and the main toilet facilities.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the cafe and within Cathedral.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations next to the cafe, and in the main toilets.

South West Door - Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located via the South West door.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The main entrance has steps leading down into the Cathedral.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: raised areas within the Cathedral, but there are fixed and portable ramps available.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: raised areas and entrances within the Cathedral, and access via The Cloisters.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

The Nave, Quire and High Altar

  • Location and Access View
    • The Nave is the main seating area in the centre of the Cathedral. The Quire leads off it, and, along with the High Altar, can be accessed via a ramp.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is ramped access to the Quire.
    • There are staff available if a visitors requires access via the portable ramp.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is step-free access by ramp to some raised areas such as the Quire .
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Cathedral Walkways, South Trancept and Exhibition Space

  • The area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: raised areas and entrances within the Cathedral, and access via The Cloisters.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • The following may be experienced here: lighting effects.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the tour.
  • The following areas have stepped access: raised areas within the Cathedral, but there are fixed and portable ramps available.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: raised areas and entrances within the Cathedral, and access via The Cloisters.
  • The tour also has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.

Gift Shop - North Transept

  • Access to the Shop View
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 104cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is an alternative entrance into the gift shop, near the library, that is stepped.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
    • There may be background noise.
    • There is wayfinding signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located next to the entrance.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lady Chapel

  • The room is located to the back of the Cathedral.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight portable ramp.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is ramped and stepped access into the room.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

The Cloisters

  • The Cloisters are on the south side of the Cathedral, and also offers access to the cafe.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to this area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 290cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and pillars.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cathedral - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the Cathedral.
  • Route View
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 70cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Cafe

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 114cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 78cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus types include: handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is external seating for the cafe, to the rear.
    • There is a single, manual door to this seating area.
    • There is an extension leaf that can be opened on request.
    • The single door opening width is 78cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cafe - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the cafe.
    • The distance from the cafe is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces and Pathways

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: gardens, walkways and grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.