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Disabled Access Guide for 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
Services/facilities within the building include City Space, The Gallery, Learning Rooms, IT Room, Performance Hall, Shop, Cafe Bar.
Related link City Space (Winchester Discovery Centre).
Related link The Gallery (Winchester Discovery Centre).
The Discovery Centre can also be contacted via FACEBOOK.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Winchester.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Jewry Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
There are a set of security barriers 109cm wide immediately beyond the entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
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.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7-21 days to process an order.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.
Other computer auxiliary aids include magnifying machine.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
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 not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 35cm (1ft 1in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
The type of food served here is sandwich snacks and drinks.
Level Change (Cafe Bar)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the cafe.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down to the cafe.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 290cm (5ft 4in x 9ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 accessible 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 low.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There are home visits/services available.
