Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link St James Concert and Assembly Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/states-of-guernsey/guernsey/access-guides/st-james-concert-and-assembly-hall
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Comments
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- The Guernsey Tapestry Gallery is located on the basement floor of St James Concert and Assembly Hall.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in St Peter Port.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is space for 3 vehicles only in the car park, so it is advisable to contact the venue in advance if wishing to park on site.
Outside Access (The Dorey Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a 3cm raised metal threshold in the doorway.
- This entrance gives access to the reception area.
Level Change (The Dorey Centre Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
- The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from Dorey Centre entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (The Guernsey Tapestry Gallery Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the basement floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a 2cm raised wooden threshold when exiting.
Reception
- The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the gallery entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a headset.
- Staff are trained to use the 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, please contact the venue in advance.
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Comments
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- Concessions are available for Elderly Patrons and students only.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 2m (6ft 7in) from the Dorey Centre entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the foyer, to the left as you enter the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 145cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the basement floor, outside the gallery.
- The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the gallery entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.