Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Temple Meads.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the library.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 363cm x 600cm (11ft 11in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park is for staff only, but Blue Badge holders are allowed to use it.
- There is a free public car park on Harden Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Reception
- The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include SupaNova.
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Comments
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- A small selection of children's dyslexia friendly books are available
- Stockwood Library has an extended access Scheme which is self service, this is a self service scheme when library is unstaffed.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.