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Liverpool Football Club Museum & Tour
Anfield Road
Walton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L4 0TH
Tel: 0151 2606677
Fax: 0151 2640149
Web: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Walton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Walton.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
Please phone 0151 2606677 to arrange for parking for wheelchair users only.
Outside Access (Walkton Breck Road)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 215cm (7ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) 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 (Museum)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
Level access is via lift.
Inside Access (Stadium Tour)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
No Level Access (Stadium Tour)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located from Gate 1 up to the Paddock Stand - pitch side.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The Stadium Tour leads through the tunnel to pitch side which has 15+ medium, clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides.
Wheelchair users are taken to the entrance of the tunnel and then brought back round to Gate 1 to reach pitch side.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 2.1m (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
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 low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the first floor to the left of the lift.
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 locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 197cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 4in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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.
There is an Evac Chair outside the entrance to the toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the first floor to the left of the lift.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) 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 on the first floor to the left of the lift.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is an Evac Chair outside the entrance to the toilet.
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.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in sign language skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
There are no stadium tours on match days.
On match days entrance to the museum closes 1 hour before kick off.
For further details about opening times please contact the venue on 0151 2606677.
