Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Greyfriars House.
- Related link Greyfriars House.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/worcester-city-council/worcester-city/access-guides/greyfriars-house
Admission Prices
Opening Times
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Worcester Foregate Street.
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 NCP Cathedral Square.
- The car park is located in Friar Street.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Friar Street.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking is marked widthways only.
Outside Access (Grounds Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Friar Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 232cm (7ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The surface is uneven at the entrance.
Outside Access (Reception / Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter from the grounds entrance.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The surface is uneven at this entrance.
Reception (Reception / Shop)
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception / shop entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Garden Access)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the patio area to the gardens.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are easy and moderate slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Level Change (Gardens)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the lawn to the paved area at the right of the gardens.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
Outside Access (Summer House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the gardens.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 53cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Summer House
- There is a summer house within the gardens.
- There are some chairs with armrests in the summer house.
Book Shop
- There is a book shop in the grounds.
- The book shop has doors.
- The doors open towards you and are permanently held open.
- The door width is 223cm.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Books are paid for at the reception / shop.
- A chair with armrests is available in the book shop.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the patio area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the grounds entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of the facility.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).