Disabled Access Guide for Tate Liverpool

Opening times are seasonal, please contact the venue for further information.

The venue is situated within 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 Lime Street Station.

This venue does not have its own car park.

The convenient drop off point is available by arrangement at the side of the gallery via the back service road. This is not a parking area.

The nearest blue badge accessible parking bays are listed below:

3 blue badge bays are available at Salthouse Quay entrance, approximately 250m from the building.

6 blue badge bays are available at Gower Street, approximately 300m from the building.

Strand Street car park is approximately 500m from the building.

Echo Arena multi storey car park is approximately 600m from the car park.

All approaches to the building from the parking involve cobbled, and uneven paving surfaces.

There is level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 109cm (3ft 6in) wide.

The automatic door is push pad operated.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk has a lowered section.

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.

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 low.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-4.

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.

Only floors LG-G-1-2-4 are accessible to the general public.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located opposite the main entrance.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-4.

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 1.21m x 1.16m (3ft 11in x 3ft 9in).

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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Lifts stop at floors LG, G, 1, 2 & 4 only.

Exhibits can be audio described.

Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.

The availability of Braille signage depends on the exhibition.

The availability of tactile signage does not depend on the exhibition.

Touch tours are not available.

The availability of touch tours depends on the exhibition.

Video tours are not available.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

A deposit is not required for the hearing system.

Concessions are available.

There is a wheelchair to borrow.

To borrow the wheelchair contact staff on reception.

Braille wall text is provided for special exhibitions.

Once inside, there is 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.

No chairs have armrests.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in).

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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

There is a gift shop leading onto the cafe.

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 toilets on the LG floor, the first floor and the second floor.

The baby changing room is next to the ladies standard toilet.

There is an additional adapted toilet with baby change next to the reception desk.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located next to the lift on the LG floor.

The female toilets are 15m (16yd) 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 LG floor next to the lift via the lift.

The male toilets are 16m (17yd) 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 are toilets on the LG floor, the first floor and the second floor.

The baby changing room is next to the ladies standard toilet.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Plastic cups are available on request.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills to level 1 is available on request. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.

The gallery is open on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Functions take place on the 4th floor and have separate lift and toilet access.