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Summary

• View information about opening hours.
• Amenities in this area include: exhibition rooms and a shop.
• Additional amenities in this area include: boat rides, waterways and picnic areas.
• There is step-free access once inside.
• There is restricted headroom at this property.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
• The following are also available: facilities for assistance dogs.
• This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations, step free standard toilets and a parent and baby room.
• The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found in the toilet block to the rear of the Barge Building Shed.
• This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 2m from the toilet block entrance.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the toilet block to the rear of the Barge Building Shed.

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Equipment and Resources to Borrow

• You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
• You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
• Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

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Route to (The Wharf and Dapdune Belle)

• The Wharf is in the corner of the car park on the right, to the left of the stable.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are gravel, paving stones and wood.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (The Wharf Boat Trips)

• The entrance surveyed is located to the left of the stable.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is a slight slope over 150cm wide beyond the entrance.
• There are 2 steps beyond the entrance, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
• All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

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Attraction / Exhibit (Dapdune Belle)

• Access into the area is via steps.
• There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
• The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
• There may be background noise here.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the area.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs.
• Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• There is a wooden pathway with a width of 66cm to enter the boat.

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Route to (The Stable)

• The stable is opposite the visitor reception on the opposite side of the car park.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are gravel.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (The Stable)

• The entrance surveyed is located off the car park.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slight slope is over 150cm wide.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit (The Stable)

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are no seats available in the area.
• Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
• Lighting levels are low.

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Outdoor Spaces (Dapdune Wharf)

• This information is for the access point located off the car park, opposite visitor reception.
• Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
• The slope is over 150cm wide.
• There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
• The width of the gap is 105cm.
• The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
• Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access around some of the area.
• There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
• There is a slight slope along the pathway beyond the gate to some exhibits.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Route to (Reliance)

• Go through the gate in the car park.
  Reliance is on the left.
• The route to the area is step-free level.
• Path surfaces along the route are gravel, grass and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (Reliance)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front left of the left.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The slight ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with handrails on both sides.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Reliance)

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is background noise here.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are no seats available in the area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Lighting levels are low.
• There is a maximum head height of 120cm in this boat.

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Exit (Reliance)

• The exit is located at the far right of the boat.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the exit.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• There is a slight ramp between 75cm and 150cm wide beyond the exit, with handrails on both sides.

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Route to (The Gunpowder Store)

• Pass through the gate in the car park.
  The Gunpowder Store is on the right.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel, grass and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (The Gunpowder Store)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit (The Gunpowder Store)

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are chairs without armrests available in the area.
• Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven floorboards.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Route to (the Carbide Store)

• Pass through the gate in the car park.
  The Carbide Store is on the right.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel, grass and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (Carbide Store)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The slight ramp is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
• There are double manual gates which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 220cm.
• There is a second manual door which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

You are on Attraction / Exhibit (Carbide Store). Skip to the next section.

Attraction / Exhibit (Carbide Store)

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are sofas and chairs without armrests available in the area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Route to (the Bookshop)

• Go through the gate in the car park.
  The bookshop will be on the right.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel, grass and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Shop (Bookshop)

• Access into the shop is via a slight ramp/slope.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
• The door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 222cm.
• Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
• The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
• Some flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
• There is step-free level access around the shop.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Route to (the Barge Building Shed)

• Pass through the gate in the car park.
  Go past the bookshop on the right and the barge building shed is ahead.
• The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
• Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel, muddy, grass and paving stones.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

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Entrance (Barge Building Shed)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual gates which are permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 405cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Barge Building Shed)

• The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
• The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear of the Barge Building Shed - Ambulant - Left Hand Transfer)

• This toilet is located in the toilet block to the rear of the barge building shed.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• This toilet is approximately 1m from the toilet block entrance.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the toilet door opening is 92cm.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm x 198cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 80cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the non transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder, wash basin and towel dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: soap dispenser and hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 115cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle has: a waste bin without lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the internal door and the floor.
• Lighting levels are low.
• The toilet block has double manual doors which are permanently held open to a width of 240cm to enter.
  There is a slight slope approaching the block and a small lip on the threshold of the doorway.

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Standard Toilet (Rear of the Barge Building Shed)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The male standard toilet was surveyed.
• There is also a female toilet in the same location.
• The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 76cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• Lighting levels are low.
• There are hand dryers.
• The toilet block has double manual doors which are permanently held open to a width of 240cm to enter.
  There is a slight slope approaching the block and a small lip on the threshold of the doorway.

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Parent and Baby Room / Baby Feeding Room (Rear of the Barge Building Shed)

• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is no seating available in the room.
• Waste bins include: a nappy bin.
• The toilet block has double manual doors which are permanently held open to a width of 240cm to enter.
  There is a slight slope approaching the block and a small lip on the threshold of the doorway.

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Outdoor Spaces (Dapdune Island)

• This information is for the access point located to the left of visitor reception.
• Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
• The slope is over 150cm wide.
• There is open access at the surveyed access point.
• The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and compact earth.
• Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Picnic Area (Dapdune Island)

• The following information describes the picnic area located on Dapdune Island, to the left of visitor reception.
• There are picnic tables.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• Adapted picnic tables are available.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 68cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest picnic table is 76cm.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs and all of the tables.
• There is step-free level access around the area.
• The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
• Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to grass.