Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Summerlee Museum - Main Exhibition Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/summerlee-museum-main-exhibition-hall
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Coatbridge Central.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- The tram stop is venue specific and only travels around the venue.
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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Comments
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- Opening times differ on the Easter, Spring, Summer and October school holidays. Please contact venue.
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 main exhibition hall.
- 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 route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is block 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 ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the side of the building.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are several open entrances around the building.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Sheltered/Outdoor Exhibits)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the sheltered area.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- There are some alternative cobbled surface slopes which are steeper.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are located near the Miners Cottages and Coal Mine Exhibition (approx. 75m away) or within the Main Exhibition Hall (approx. 175m away).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located near the Miners Cottages and Coal Mine Exhibition (approx. 75m away) or within the Main Exhibition Hall (approx. 175m away).
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 side of the tram terminus, on the grassed area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.