Access Guide
Introduction
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Basingstoke.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Basingstoke.
Parking (Main Car Park)
- 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 type is open air/surface.
- The car park is on Bartons Lane.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 600cm (11ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- 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 main car park is over 200m from the visitor centre.
- There is accessible parking near the visitor centre on The Street and next to the museum and walled garden off Redbridge Lane.
Parking (Accessible Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park is opposite the Great Barn.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is grass.
- 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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- This parking is located along The Street Old Basing.
- There is a designated parking area for Blue Badge holders.
- There are no standard marked parking bays.
Outside Access (Visitor Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the visitor centre.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Visitor Centre Exit)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leaving the visitor centre.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
Outside Access (Great Barn Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the great barn.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the visitor centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the great barn.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a hearing loop fitted in the Great Barn.
- There is a sound and light show in the barn.
Level Change (Visitor Centre to Main Site)
- The main route from the site to the visitor centre involves level paths, crossing The Street, Old Basing and a steep slope located at Garrison Gate.
- If this route is not suitable. there is accessible parking located behind the musuem.
- Please see the Basing House, Museum and Walled Garden access guide for more information.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the toilet block.
- The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the visitor centre exit.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 visitor centre exit.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the visitor centre.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 225cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.