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Clink Prison Museum

Venue Accessibility Profile

Address Details
Name	Clink Prison Museum
Address	1 Clink Street
Borough	Southwark
Town/City	London
Post Code	SE1 9DG View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	Extremely limited access for wheelchair users. Some services or facilites for sensory impaired people. There are 10 steps down into the museum, a further 2 up and 2 down once inside, and then 10 steps back up to street level at the exit. Staff are happy to assist wheelchairs down the steps, however this presents quite a serious hazard in case of a fire. There are plans for renovations in early 2007 and we have been assured that access will be a key priority.
Further Details
Type of venue	Museum
Further keywords	Museum, Prison
Venue leaflet available	Yes

Contact Information
Box Office No.	0207 403 0900
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	0207 403 9981 events team
Fax	0207 403 5813
Website	www.clink.co.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	London Bridge 500m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	London Bridge 500m
Bus information	Buses to Southwark Street or London Bridge station
Parking
On-site parking availability	No
Off site parking?	There is a disabled bay on Clink Street

Main Entrance
Level Access	No
Steps to Main Entrance	10
Handrails	Two Sides
Door Opening	Always Open
Further Entrance Notes	The entrance is open, and there are 10 steps down to the box office, where entry is obstructed by a narrow turnstyle. However this can be opened to let wheelchairs pass. Staff are happy to carry wheelchair users down the steps, however this is not recommended as the floor is very uneven, there are a further 4 steps inside, and another 10 to exit. There is also quite a serious hazard in the case of a fire. Staff offer all disabled customers who decide not to visit a booklet entitled 'A Short History of The Clink Prison'.

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Access Inside
Venue has unavoidable steps	Yes
Number of steps between each floor	There are 10 steps into the museum, and 10 steps out. There are a further 2 steps up and 2 down on the walk round the museum.
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	There is the entrance, exit and one more around the tour. However all of these fire exits have a substantial amount of stairs before reaching street level. We believe this presents a high risk for wheelchair users in case of a fire.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	No access
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Floor surfaces	Uneven stone.
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Services for Visually Impaired
Are touch tours available?	Yes, on request, please notify in advance. All artifacts can be handled.
Miscellaneous information	There is an audio guide as you go round, and atmospheric noises. Some signs in large print and some smaller, it is the intention of the museum to replace all small print signs with larger ones.
Information Formats
Large print	They will be happy to email or reprint information on request.
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes

Refreshments
Shops
Location	By the exit
Wheelchair accessible	No
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex:
Location of toilets	There are no toilets on site.
Nearest adapted toilet off site	Starbucks on the opposite side of the road.
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Available concessions	All disabled people Unwaged Children Students Senior citizens Escorts

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