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Kingston upon Thames Museum and Heritage Service

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Kingston upon Thames Museum and Heritage Service
Address	Wheatfield Way
Borough	Kingston
Town/City	Kingston Upon Thames
Post Code	KT1 2PS View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	The museum is part of the same site as the local library. Quite good access for wheelchair users. No services or facilities for sensory impaired people.
Further Details
Type of venue	Museum
General information	They host quite a range of lectures, special events and projects. They also arrange guided walks and tours in the area.
Venue leaflet available	Yes

Contact Information
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 8547 6460
Fax	020 8547 6747
Email	kingston.museum@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Website	www.kingston.gov.uk/museum
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Kingston 350m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Richmond 1km or over
Bus information	To Kingston Town Centre
Parking
On-site parking availability	Limited parking for people with disabilities at rear of museum by prior arrangement.
Off site parking?	There is a NCP on the opposite side of the road. It's in the town centre and is a red route.

Access Inside
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Type(s) of lift	Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	The main entrance plus three accessible exits at the rear of the museum.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas - 4 steps to Muybridge Gallery but level access through public library by prior arrangement
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Services for Visually Impaired
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes

Refreshments
Shops
Location	Next to the entrance, it is an open space.
Staff will assist	Yes
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	Located on the ground floor.
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes

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