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Disabled Access Guide for Look & Sea Visitor Centre
63-65 Surrey Street
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5AW
Tel: 01903 718984
Fax: 01903 718036
Email: info@lookandsea.co.uk
Web: http://www.lookandsea.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Littlehampton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Littlehampton.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located in the Surrey Street car park.
The convenient dropoff point is located in Surrey Street
The photo shows the drop-off point and the moderate slope leading to the venue.
The Surrey Street public car park is situated opposite the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the road to the venue.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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.
The lighting levels are bright.
There are 15+ medium steps, with handrails on both sides, between the 3rd floor and the highest level of the viewing tower.
There are 3 medium, clearly marked steps for access to the viewing balcony on the 3rd floor.
Other Floors
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the outside balcony and the highest platform of the viewing tower.
The Conference Room is on the 1st floor.
The Ship to Shore exhibition room is on the 2nd floor.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in 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 have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located adjacent to the entrance.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 132cm x 200cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 105cm (3ft 5in) 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 adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is a baby changing facility available on the 2nd floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located adjacent to the entrance.
The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) 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 adjacent to the entrance.
The male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) 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 a baby changing facility available on the 2nd floor.
Restaurant / Bar (Harbour Lights)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
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 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is traditional.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
