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Disabled Access Guide for Liverpool Cathedral
St James′ Mount
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 7AZ
Tel: 0151 7091897
Fax: 0151 702 7292
Email: lew.eccleshall@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
Web: http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lime Street.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 2.45m (11ft 9in x 8ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Lift access to the Cathedral is next to the designated parking.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 10m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located next to the designated parking
Outside Access (Cathedral Gate - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open by sliding.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Cathedral Gate - Main Entrance)
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.
There are a further 8 steps inside the main entrance with handrails on both sides.
Outside Access (Car Park - Accessible Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park - Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).
The door is usually held open during opening hours.
Reception (Welcome Desk)
The reception desk is 25m (27yd) 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
There are 6 medium steps, with a handrail on the left, for access to the Eduaction Centre.
A platform lift overcomes this level change.
A portable ramp is available for access to raised areas.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
These stairs are located in the Welfare Block.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
These stairs give access to the Mezzanine Café.
Alternative access is via the Gift Shop lift.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG - G.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.4m (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to the cathedral from the accessible entrance.
There is a phone available to access help with the doors.
Lift (Welfare Block)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the Welfare Block.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-2.
The lift is 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.04m x 1.38m (3ft 4in x 4ft 6in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Gift Shop)
The lift is located in the Gift Shop.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M.
The lift is 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.48m (2ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift gives level access to the Mezzanine Café.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the Ambulatory.
The lift is a platform lift.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.2m (2ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
This lift gives access to the Education Centre in the Ambulatory.
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.
The accessible toilet is 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the Welfare Block.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not 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 both sides.
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 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Welfare Block.
The female toilets are 48m (52yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the Welfare Block.
The male toilets are 48m (52yd) 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.
Restaurant / Bar (Mezzanine Café)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and beverages.
Level access to the café is via the Gift Shop platform lift.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
An audio tour is available.
Large print scripts for the audio tour can be provided on request.
The photograph shows 1 of the Education Stations that the Cathedral now provides. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
