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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Dundee.
• The nearest mainline station is Dundee.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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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 Discovery Car Park (Abercraig).
  • The car park is located on Discovery Quay to the side of the venue.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 Blue Badge bays within the public car park at the Beafeater end of the car park.
  • The car park is Pay and Display but is free for Blue Badge holders in any bays as it is run by Dundee City Council.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are wave sensor operated, the sensors are shown in photographs 3 and 6.
  • There are also double width manual doors available at this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is available.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at reception.

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• Comments View
  • There is lower lighting in a cinema screen area which has clearly lit steps to raised rear seating.
  • Front row seating has step free access and clear manoeuvring space for wheelchair users.
  • A video tour of the RRS Discovery is available for anyone who wishes to see areas of the ship which are less easily accessible.
  • The video has an audio commentary, and on-screen subtitles.
  • The video tour area is located to the rear of the ground floor exhibits, as shown in photographs 23 and 24.

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Eating and Drinking (The Hut Point)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right as you enter.
• Full table service is available.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a further first floor mezzanine level meeting room, the Shackleton Room.
• Comments View
  • The main staircase is a spiral staircase with blue lights on the steps, as shown in photographs 1 to 8.
  • There is an additional standard staircase leading to a first floor mezzanine level for an additional meeting room, as shown in photographs 9 to 14.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the rear of reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 110cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift to the left of reception which does not cover the second floor.

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Museum (Second Floor Dome)

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, ask at reception or contact a member of staff.

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• Comments View
  • The second floor dome exhibit is a 360 degree film experience displayed on blinds which then lift to reveal the view.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the outside exhibits and shipyard to the museum.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar door which gives access to the shipyard from the museum.

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Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Outside Access (RRS Discovery)

• This information is for the entrance located in the shipyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance to disembark from the ship, as shown in photographs 3 to 4.

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Level Change (RRS Discovery - Gangplank)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading across to the ship.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 97cm (3ft 2in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar gangplank to disembark the ship.

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Inside Access (RRS Discovery)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (RRS Discovery - Deck)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located throughout the ship.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are many level changes on board.
  • All level changes involve deep steps.
  • As well as level changes many doorways have steps in the threshold.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 192cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 the left.
  • 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 46cm (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).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are two similar doors to access the toilet. The outer door is not lockable.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor Meeting Rooms)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift on the first floor, near the Shackleton Room stairs.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 116cm 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • Within the female and male standard toilets there are separate baby change cubicles with a toilet, wash hand basin, changing bench and drop down baby change table. The baby table is 95cm high.
  • Photographs 1-10 show the male facilities.
  • Photographs 11-19 show the female facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Meeting Rooms)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right from the lift on the first floor, near the Shackleton Room stairs.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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Related Access Guides

• Discovery Point Public Toilets link (new tab) - click here.