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Disabled Access Guide for Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1TJ
Tel: 01243 774557
Fax: 01243 536038
Email: info@pallant.org.uk
Web: http://www.pallant.org.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chichester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the entrance
Outside Access (North Pallant)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (East Pallant)
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 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (East Pallant)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from East Pallant to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 170cm (5ft 6in).
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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 a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing 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 bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-3.
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 reception as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-3.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 2.7m (4ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
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 not 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 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the gallery on the ground floor.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 300cm x 150cm (9ft 10in x 4ft 11in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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 the right.
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 not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
At the time of the research the waste bin was blocking the lateral transfer.
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 43m (47yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the gallery on the ground floor.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 217cm x 300cm (7ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 2in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 the left.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is a wheel in shower in this adapted toilet.
At the time of the research the waste bin was blocking the lateral transfer.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the gallery on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the gallery on the ground floor.
The male toilets are 40m (44yd) 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.
Restaurant / Bar (Field & Fork Restaurant)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
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 available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
The nearest table to the entrance is 1 metre (3.3 feet).
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow and are located at reception.
There are evacuation chairs on all floors.
The photograph shows an evacuation chair. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
