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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include museum exhibits, a cafe and gift shop.

Opening Times

Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Port Sunlight.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Reception

The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Comments View
- The gift shop is also available here.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are low.

Museum

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Exhibits can be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
Braille signage for exhibits is available.
The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
Touch tours are available.
The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
Video tours are available.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a headset.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
Concessions are available.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair, contact reception.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located beyond main entrance to the right.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 120cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 11in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

The following information is for the cafe.
The cafe is located on the first floor.
Full table service is not available.
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 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
The standard height for tables is 70cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main enrtrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- 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 fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Standard Toilet(s)

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 at the rear of the venue.
- 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 are medium.