Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Summerlee Museum - Coal Mine Exhibition.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-coal-mine-exhibition
- Related link Summerlee Museum - Miners Cottages.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-miners-cottages
- Related link Summerlee Museum - Sawmill and Timber Exhibition.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-sawmill-and-timber-exhibition
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Comments
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- Related link Summerlee Museum - The Vulcan and Iron Works Site.
- thttps://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-the-vulcan-and-iron-works-site.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
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- Opening times differ at Easter, Spring, Summer and October school holidays.
- Please contact venue.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Coatbridge Central.
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 is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 110m (120yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Comments
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Café Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance, at the left hand side of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/01/2024.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the Leisure Pod.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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- There is a wheelchair available to borrow from reception.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the exhibition hall.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- 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 counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
- Touch tours are not available.
- The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
- Video tours are available.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
- Concessions are available.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow the wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.
Level Change (Exhibition Pods)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to and from some rear ground floor exhibits.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Tram Stop
- There is a tram available at the front of the venue with shelter.
- There is level access to the tram shelter.
- There is a platform lift available on the tram. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Children's Play Area
- Access to the childrens play area is via moderate to steep concrete paths.
- There is accessible equipment in the children play area.
- The ability swing requires a RADAR key to open the gate and has ramped access onto the swing.
- There is a path along the canal here which has level access and has a grass surface beyond the pond.
- There is a bridge at the pond which has easy slopes over a cobbled surface.
- Beyond the bridge there are steps up towards the Coal Mine and Miner's Cottages from this direction.
- Alternative routes have step-free tarmac paths, or using the tram/road with alternative parking bays from the main museum building.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left as you enter the exhibition hall.
- The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 275cm x 250cm (9ft x 8ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- The accessible toilet is located within the Changing Places toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the exhibition hall.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor, next to the accessible toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 22m from the the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Additional Info
- 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.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located to the right of main entrance on the grassed area.