Disabled Access Guide for Chichester & District Museum

The Museum is now closed to the general public, however are still able to welcome school visits and provide Loan Boxes and Handling Collection loans.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

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 St. Martins Car Park.

The car park is located off Little London.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are light.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The steps are shallow.

The steps do not have handrails.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Temporary exhibitions may sometimes have audio tapes with them.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty however this service is available on request (level 3).

Outside access details are also given for the Discovery Room which is a separate building.

The Museum also offers free handling sessions for disabled groups on the following themes:

The archaeology of Chichester and District

Chichester and District from earliest times to the present day

Roman Chichester

Saxon Chichester

Museum staff can come out to your venue or the sessions can be held at the Museum. These require booking in advance. Please contact Jane Seddon at the Museum.