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Disabled Access Guide for The Allen Gallery
Church Street
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2BW
Tel: 0845 603 5635
Web: http://www.hants.gov.uk/allen-gallery
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Alton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Alton.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Victoria Road Car Park.
The car park is located off Victoria Road opposite the venue.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2m x 4.5m (6ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located on the High Street next to the venue.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
Standard marked parking bays are located on the High Street next to the venue.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Church Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional exhibits.
Museum
Exhibits can not 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.
Admission is free.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the garden at the rear of the venue.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 180cm (5ft 4in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the toilet.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
