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Watford Museum

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Address:
194 Lower High Street
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 2DT

Tel: 01923 232297
Fax: 01923 224772

Web: http://www.watfordmuseum.org.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed

Location

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

This venue is situated in Watford.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Watford Junction.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (the front of the venue)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.

No Level Access (the front of the venue)

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the left going up.

Outside Access (the rear of the museum (the accessible entrance))

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There is not level access to the service.

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

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.

No Level Access (the rear of the museum (the 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 moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

This entrance is always locked, and you need to ring to bell to gain entrance.

Outside Access (Cassiobury Gallery)

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There is not level access to the service.

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

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

No Level Access (Cassiobury Gallery)

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

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is .

The width of the ramp or slope is 75cm (2ft 5in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

This entrance can be used to give step-free access to the Cassiobury Gallery only. The door is locked, so you need to ring the bell for the staff to open the door and fit the portable ramp.

Reception

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.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

The Cassiobury Gallery and the Archaeology Gallery do not have level access.

There are 4 medium steps with a handrail on the right to the Cassiobury Gallery. However, there is an accessible entrance into this gallery from the side of the building. Please see the relevant outside access section.

There are 2 medium steps with a handrail on the left hand side to the Archaeology Gallery.

Other Floors

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

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

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.41m (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

A key is not required for the adapted toilet.

The door opens inwards.

The door is locked by a sliding bolt.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 169cm x 271cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.

The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 10in).

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 43cm (1ft 4in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

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 75cm (2ft 5in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.

The adapted toilet is not fully adapted for wheelchair users, but is accessible for ambulant disabled people.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

The adapted toilet is not fully adapted for wheelchair users, but is accessible for ambulant disabled people.

Restaurant / Bar

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Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Hot drinks only are served here.

Museum

Exhibits can not be audio described.

Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Concessions are available.

There is a wheelchair to borrow.

Additional Information

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Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

The photo shows the ramp leading to the accessible entrance.