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Monkwearmouth Station Museum

Access Information

PARKING

Parking provided for visitors no

Parking on site

Within about 50 metres of the attraction

With designated parking for visitors with disabilities

The route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is :

with a ramp

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

Number of steps 3

There is a handrail by the steps

There is a ramp to the main entrance

There is a handrail by the ramp

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

Information available in alternative formats

Braille

Large print (at least 14 point)

LIFT

There is a lift

Lift buttons have raised numbers or letters

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to : no

a public toilet

a public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

the information point

the gift shop

STAFF

Staff who have contact with visitors have disability awareness training

GENERAL

Where there are films or information touch screens, they have visual / audible subtitles [e.g. to describe icons and images]

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Lighting effective throughout the attraction for visually impaired visitors e.g. pools of light and dark areas are avoided

Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls

Contrast markings on all glass doors and all full-height windows

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users

There is an audible alarm system

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Monkwearmouth Station Museum

North Bridge Street
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1AP

Tel: +44 0191 5532323

Fax: +44 0191 5109415

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