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Disabled Access Guide for The Gallery (Winchester Discovery Centre)
Winchester Discovery Centre
Jewry Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8SB
Tel: 0845 603 5631
Email: winchester.discovery.centre@hants.gov.uk
Web: http://www.hants.gov.uk/wdc
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Introduction
Related link Winchester Discovery Centre.
The Gallery is located on the first floor of Winchester Discovery Centre.
Opening Times vary depending one exhibits.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Winchester.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Winchester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Jewry Street Car Park.
The car park is located at the side of the centre off Jewry Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Jewry Street Car Park is located directly next to the centre.
The Blue Badge bays are 5m and 8m from the Accessible Entrance.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue in Jewry Street Car Park.
There is not 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 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Gallery Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Discovery Centre.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
Level Change (Gallery 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
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.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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 not 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 on the left as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.99m x 1.4m (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 88cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
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 medium.
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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 26m (28yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the first floor in the library area.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 155cm x 270cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is sensor.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female and male toilets are 32m (35yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
