Disabled Access Guide for Sudley House

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Liverpool.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Mossley Hill Station.

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 3.3m x 5.25m (10ft 9in x 17ft 2in).

The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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 35m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located immediately outside the entrance

There is car parking on the access road leading to the entrance and also in an overflow car park.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.

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.

The width of the ramp or slope is 500cm (16ft 4in).

The 1st door is usually held open during opening hours.

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located off the main hall.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 3in).

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.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in a corridor off the reception foyer.

The female toilets are 16m (17yd) 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 a corridor off the reception foyer.

The male toilets are 14m (15yd) 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.

Once inside, there is not 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 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 cold snacks and beverages.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the Tea Room.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).

Exhibits can not be audio described.

Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is a wheelchair to borrow.

There is no charge for access to the venue.

There is 2 manual wheelchairs available to borrow.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There are interactive stations on the ground floor.

The photograph shows the slope in the corridor which gives access to the Tea Room.

The photograph shows an interactive station.