Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a quiet space, sports hall, art room with computer terminals, tuck shop/cafe, exhibition space with an assortment of reptiles in vivariums.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest step-free train station is Birkenhead North.
- The nearest bus station is Birkenhead North.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in the Quiet Space room.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the Main Entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
- The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left after the Main Entrance.
- The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right after the Main Entrance.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptions.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the builing.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is 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 buzzer at a height of 138cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 101cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Quiet Space)
- The room is located ahead from the Main Entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Room (Art Room)
- The room is located ahead from the Main Entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 66cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Sports Hall)
- The room is located to the right from the Main Entrance at the right rear of the building.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Exhibition Space (Gautby Road Reptiles)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There may be background noise.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The exhibits are reptiles in vivariums, which are set up from floor to ceiling level.
Eating and Drinking (Tuck Shop)
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Location and Access
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- The Tuck Shop is located ahead from the Main Entrance at the rear of the building.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food can be ordered.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the front of the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- The chairs are fixed.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Main Entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 201cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.