A work of Art
4
4
Date of visit: April 2015
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
n the city centre, the gallery is housed in a beautiful building with good access. From a distance the entrance to the building is stepped but there were two ramps at either side that were actually not that easy to spot as they had been very cleverly blended in to be in keeping with the look of the building. Maybe a little signage would make it easier for wheelchair users as the approach.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
The entrance to the building is stepped but there were two ramps at either side that were actually not that easy to spot as they had been very cleverly blended in to be in keeping with the look of the building. Maybe a little signage would make it easier for wheelchair users as the approach. Inside there was plenty of space to move around. The lifts were quite spacious as there was both a powered and manual wheelchair and another person in at the same time.
Parking & Transport
Good
By train - Located approx 5 min from Queen St station it is flat with all kerbs lowered making it easy for wheelchairs. By bus - the tourist sightseeing buses, like local buses allow one wheelchair, stop a couple of minutes away from the gallery. Unsure about local buses but there seemed a good service. Car - did not notice any car parking and being city centre I would think parking would be difficult.
Accessible Toilets
Good
Accessible toilets were adequate. Enough space, although bins made it awkward to turn.
Staff
Excellent
Not much dealings with staff but when I did they were very helpful.
Additional Information
The gallery had information booklets with large print for visually impaired. Directly outside, there looked to be a number of restaurants and coffee shops that had level access and outside seating area although did not visit any of them.
