Disabled Access Guide for Dr Johnson′s House

The opening times shown above are for the period October - April, for the rest of the year the opening hours are as follows, Monday - Sunday 11.00 - 17.30.

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

This venue is situated in London.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is City Thameslink.

This venue does not have its own car park.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

On street Blue Badge parking is located at Gough Court to the right of the main entrance.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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 not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are bright.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is not a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are different exhibits of Dr Johnson's house on each floor.

Exhibits can be audio described.

Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.

Video tours are available.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Concessions are available.

There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the lower ground floor, right of the staircase.

The female toilets are 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the lower ground floor, right of the staircase.

The male toilets are 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.