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Disabled Access Guide for Kingsbury Mill & Waffle House
St Michael′s Street
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SJ
Tel: 01727 853502
Web: http://www.wafflehouse.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in St Albans.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is St Albans Abbey.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 73cm (2ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are shallow.
Reception (Ticket Desk)
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
There are many steps on the ground floor level of the Mill museum. Some, but not all, have handrails.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 13 steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are other parts of the museum.
The staircase is a narrow, ladder type.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the courtyard.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 199cm x 143cm (6ft 6in x 4ft 8in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 30cm (11in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located by the seating area on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 25m (27yd) 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 through door from the ground floor seating area.
The male toilets are 25m (27yd) 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 located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located in the Ladies toilet..
Restaurant / Bar (Waffle House)
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 63cm (2ft ) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is waffles and hot and cold drinks.
There is level access to the outside courtyard seating.
Level Change (Waffle House)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is level access to the outside courtyard seating.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Concessions are available.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is an open fireplace.
Drinking straws are available on request.
During the winter the Mill closes at 17.00. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
