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Summary

• View information about opening hours.
• Amenities in this area include: workshops, meeting rooms and an event space.
• There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• The following are also available: seating.
• This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations and step free standard toilets.
• The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found in the Cart Horse Stables in the Poultry Yard.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the Cow Yard, Court Horse Stables in the Poultry Yard, and in the Sheep Yard.
• If you have any specific access needs the centre encourages you to phone ahead to confirm your requirements and to arrange appropriate parking or drop-off details.

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Equipment and Resources to Borrow

• Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
• Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

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Route to (Timber Store)

• From the car park, turn left towards the Carpenter's Yard.
  Once in the Carpenter's Yard, the Timber Store is located on the right.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

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Room(s) (Timber Store)

• The room surveyed was Timber Store and is located in the Carpenter's Yard.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 114cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • Tables are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), chairs without armrests, tables and stools.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Route to (The Granary)

• From the car park go straight ahead through the open gate.
  The Granary is located straight ahead.
• The route to the area is step-free level.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

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Event Space (The Granary)

• There is step-free level access into the activity area.
• The door is manual, opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access around the space.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The layout of this space, and available furniture, varies depending on the event taking place.
• The space does not have a hearing assistance system.

You are on Route to (Smithy - Meeting Room and Archive). Skip to the next section.

Route to (Smithy - Meeting Room and Archive)

• From the car park go straight ahead through an open gate towards The Granary.
  Take the steps to the right of The Granary down to the Poultry Yard.
  Turn right at the bottom of the steps and The Smithy is straight ahead.
• The route to the area includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete and gravel.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

You are on Room(s) (Smithy - Meeting Room). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Smithy - Meeting Room)

• The room surveyed was The Smithy Meeting Room and is located in The Smithy.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.
• The corridor width outside the room is under 120cm.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 133cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • Tables are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: chairs with armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Lighting levels are low.

You are on Room(s) (Smithy - Archive Room). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Smithy - Archive Room)

• The room surveyed was The Archive Room and is located in The Smithy.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.
• The corridor width outside the room is over 180cm.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 136cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • Tables are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: chairs with armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Route to (Orton Studio - Carving Workshop)

• From the car park go straight ahead through the open gate towards The Granary.
  Take the steps to the right of The Granary down to the Poultry Yard and turn left on reaching the bottom
  The Orton Studio is located on the left under the archway.
• The route to the area includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete, gravel and cobbles.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

You are on Room(s) (Orton Studio - Carving Workshop). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Orton Studio - Carving Workshop)

• The room surveyed was Orton Studio - Carving Workshop and is located in the Poultry Yard.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.
• The corridor width outside the room is over 180cm.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 128cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There are no tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and stools.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

You are on Route to (Exhibition Room). Skip to the next section.

Route to (Exhibition Room)

• From the car park go straight ahead through the open gate towards The Granary.
  Take the steps to the right of the Granary down to the Poultry Yard and take a left at the bottom.
  The Exhibition is on the right under the archway.
• The route to the area includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete, gravel and cobbles.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

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Entrance (Exhibition Room)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Exhibition Room)

• The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet (Cow Yard)

• Access into the toilet is via a slight ramp/slope.
• The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 70cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are hand dryers.

You are on Route to (Cart Horse Stables). Skip to the next section.

Route to (Cart Horse Stables)

• From the car park go straight ahead through the open gate towards The Granary.
  Take the steps to the right of The Granary down to The Poultry Yard.
  At the bottom of the steps turn right and then turn left towards the Sheep Yard.
  The Cart Horse Stables is on the right before you reach The Sheep Yard.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete, gravel and cobbles.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

You are on Entrance (Cart Horse Stables). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Cart Horse Stables)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• There is a second manual door which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.

You are on Room(s) (Cart Horse Stables - Upper Stables). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Cart Horse Stables - Upper Stables)

• The room surveyed was Upper Stables and is located in the Cart Horse Stables.
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.
• The corridor width outside the room is under 120cm.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 123cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • Tables are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), chairs without armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Room(s) (Cart Horse Stables - Groom's Loft). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Cart Horse Stables - Groom's Loft)

• The room surveyed was Groom's Loft and is located on the first floor in the Cart Horse Stables.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 137cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • The room has: chairs with armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Cart Horse Stables). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cart Horse Stables)

• This toilet is located to the rear left after you enter the Cart Horse Stables building.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• This toilet is approximately 9m from the Cart Horse Stables entrance.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the toilet door opening is 69cm.
• The door has a hook lock.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm x 251cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the seat.
• There is a lever flush on the right, but there is no transfer space.
• The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the seat.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: wash basin, soap dispenser and hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 134cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 110cm.
• There is a push button emergency alarm.
• The cubicle has: a pedal bin.
• The cubicle does not have a mirror and coat hooks.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails and the dropdown rail.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor and the toilet seat.
• Lighting levels are bright.

You are on Standard Toilet (Cart Horse Stables). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet (Cart Horse Stables)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 68cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 68cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There are hand dryers.

You are on Route to (The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop). Skip to the next section.

Route to (The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop)

• From the car park go straight ahead through an open gate towards The Granary.
  Take the steps to the right of The Granary down to The Poultry Yard.
  At the bottom of the steps turn right towards The Smithy and then continue left towards The Sheep Yard, pass The Cart Horse Stables.
  Once in the Sheep Yard turn left and the Farington Forge is in the far left of the Sheep Yard.
• The route to the area includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
• Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete, gravel and cobbles.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

You are on Room(s) (The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop)

• The room surveyed was The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing workshop and is located in the Sheep Yard.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • Access into the room is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• Inside The Room View
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There are no tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), chairs without armrests and high tables.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the room.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Room(s) (Mess Room). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Mess Room)

• The room surveyed was Mess Room Sheep Yard and is located opposite The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop in the Sheep Yard.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 133cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There are no tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: chairs without armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the room.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Room(s) (Ram's Pen - Meeting Room). Skip to the next section.

Room(s) (Ram's Pen - Meeting Room)

• The room surveyed was Ram's Pen - Meeting Room and is located opposite The Farington Forge - Blacksmithing Workshop in the Sheep Yard.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• There is clear written signage in upper and lower case lettering.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
• Inside The Room View
  • Light switches are at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 117cm.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There are no tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The room has: chairs without armrests and tables.
  • The room does not have: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is step-free level access around the room.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

You are on Standard Toilet (The Sheep Yard). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet (The Sheep Yard)

• Access into the toilet is via a slight ramp/slope.
• The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 70cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are hand dryers.