Access Guide
Abington Park Museum
Abington Park
Abington
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5LW
Tel: 01604 838110
Email: museums@northampton.gov.uk
Web: http://www.northampton.gov.uk/museums
Opening Times (April - October)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
This venue is open 13:00 - 17:00 Bank Holiday Mondays.
This venue is closed November - March.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Northampton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Northampton.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 5.73m (7ft 10in x 18ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main 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 medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the military exhibition.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
No Level Access (Museum)
There are many level changes throughout the museum.
These can be accessed via easy and moderate ramps.
Other Floors (Front Stairs)
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Northampton life exhibition and education room.
There is an additional set of stairs to the right of the entrance.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Touch tours are not available.
Video tours are not available.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair ask a member of staff.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the musuem.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 120cm x 189cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not 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 adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Toilets and Baby Change)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the step
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located at the rear of the museum.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in a separate room next to the toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
