Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is an art gallery with a cafe.
- Facilities available in the venue include: galleries, cafe and toilets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Twickenham Train Station.
- The nearest underground station is Richmond Station.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: West Gallery.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Level 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the venue, off Riverside.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 210cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 22m from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Orleans House Gallery)
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 14cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Orleans House Gallery - West Gallery)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the venue.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Stables Gallery)
- This entrance is located off Stables Court.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Toilet Block)
- This entrance is located off Stable Court.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Orleans House Gallery)
- The reception is located to the left from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- The distance from the Orleans House Gallery entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Reception (Stables Gallery)
- The reception is located to the left from the Stables Gallery entrance.
- The distance from the Stables Gallery entrance is 1m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Shop (Orleans House Gallery)
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- The reception desk is used as the counter.
Lift (Orleans House Gallery)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- The distance from the Orleans House Gallery entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Levels 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs (Orleans House Gallery)
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
- Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 16 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Exhibition Space (Orleans House Gallery)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: West Gallery.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is background noise in some areas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Display information includes: information boards and televisions/screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
- There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas of the tour have stepped access: West Gallery.
- Access throughout the tour may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
Exhibition Space (Stables Gallery)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Display information includes: information boards and televisions/screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- The tour is self-guided.
- There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
- Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces.
Eating and Drinking (Stables Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- Stable Cafe is located off Stables Court.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right from the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Orleans House Gallery)
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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 Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Toilet Block)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located within the toilet block.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations (Orleans House Gallery - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the Orleans House Gallery entrance.
- The distance from the Orleans House Gallery entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The height of the push button is 97cm.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- 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 145cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located within the toilet block.
- The distance from the toilet block entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever 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 180cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 108cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
