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Disabled Access Guide for Stanley Picker Gallery
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Knights Park
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2QJ
Tel: 020 8547 8074
Fax: 020 8547 8068
Email: picker@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.stanleypickergallery.org
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Introduction
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park surface is block paved.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is pedestrian access to the gallery from College Walk and Mill Street.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
The toilets and access to the stairs is located in a staff area.
The staff area is located through the corridor to the right hand side as you enter from the car park entrance.
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 deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the gallery office and a currently disused exhibition space.
Access to the 1st floor is via stairs only.
Lift
There is not a lift for public use.
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 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the staff area.
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 145cm x 250cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 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 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.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) 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.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is a standard unisex toilet available in the staff area.
Ther is level acccess to the standard unisex toilet.
The standard toilets are well lit.
There is restricted access to the staff area from the main gallery.
There is a bell in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
