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Introduction

• The Museum has a special 'Community Showcase' that can be hired on a monthly basis by local groups.
• There is a hand held large print guide for the permanent displays available from reception.
• This can also be sent digitally on request.
• Audio described tours can be requested.

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Opening Times

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

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Kingston.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Cattle Market.
  • The car park is located on Fairfield North.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• 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.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on Wheatfield Way.
• 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 buzzer at a height of 131cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 105cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Entrance (Library to Museum)

• This entrance is located to the right of the library reception .
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the museum 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 moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a large font guide to the permanent galleries which can be borrowed from the front desk or emailed in accessible digital format before or after a visit. There are limited opportunities for tactile engagement with objects – 3 flint axe heads, a roman stone altar, 2 early Christian cross fragments, 2 medieval boat knees and 2 large brass measuring containers which are integrated into the permanent galleries. There are also QR codes at various exhibits to connect to online guides.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• There is a large font guide to the permanent galleries which can be borrowed from the front desk or emailed in accessible digital format before or after a visit. There are limited opportunities for tactile engagement with objects – 3 flint axe heads, a roman stone altar, 2 early Christian cross fragments, 2 medieval boat knees and 2 large brass measuring containers which are integrated into the permanent galleries. There are also QR codes at various exhibits to connect to online guides.

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Steps (Steps between museum and Muybridge Gallery)

• The steps are located between the museum and the Muybridge gallery.
• There are 4 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • There is an evacuation chair at the top of the staircase.

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Lift (Platform)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the museum and the Muybridge Gallery.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 6m (19ft) from the museum entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 86cm (2ft 7in x 2ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you face reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 7m (22ft) from the museum entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (95ft) from the museum entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the staff corridor .
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
  • There is not 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 47cm (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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 2in) .
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 0in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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 83cm (2ft 8in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located along the staff corridor .
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (95ft) from the museum entrance .
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.