Venue Description

Revealing the sights, sounds and stories of the world’s favourite game, in the country that took football to the world. Spend a day enjoying Scotland’s record breaking football heritage in the amazing setting of Hampden park, pay tribute to the legends who inspire the champions of today on a journey from past to present. On show are collections which display and preserve the history of the game in its widest form. You can also relax in the café and browse for gifts in the shop. On the stadium tour you will experience the stadium as the players do on matchday – visit the underground roadway, team changing rooms and have the speed of your shot electronically measured in the players’ warm up area. Enter the stadium bowl via the player's tunnel and hear the famous Hampden roar.

Accessibility

•This information is for the entrance located at the front of the South Stand. •There is a ramp or slope to access this museum and attraction. •The ramp or slope is located both east and west of the main entrance. •The ramp or slope is moderate. •The ramp or slope is permanent. •There are steps to access this museum and attraction, but the ramp overcomes the steps. •The steps are located leading up to the main entrance. •There is / are 15+ step(s) to the museum and attraction. •Lighting levels at the steps are medium. •The steps are clearly marked. •The steps are medium. •The steps do have handrails. •The handrails are on both sides. •There is a level landing at the top of the ramp and stairs. •The main doors open towards you (pull). •The doors are double width. •The doors are heavy. •The door opening totals 152cm (5ft) wide. •There is not level access into the museum and attraction. •There is an accessible entrance that can be used instead. •There is bell and intercom to the west beneath the main entrance steps, in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to signal that access is required. •A member of staff will be alerted to the fact that access is required and this will be gained upon their arrival.

Awards List

VisitScotland 5 Star Museum

Toilets

•There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue, one level below the main entrance level. Access is via a lift. •The lift is located after the reception. •The lift is a standard lift. •The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6. •The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from main entrance. •The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in). •The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 155cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 1in). •There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift. •There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift. •The lift does have a visual floor indicator. •The lift does have an audible announcer. •The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user. •The lift controls do have Braille markings. •The lift controls do have tactile markings. •The lighting level in the lift is bright. •The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. •There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door. •This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the lift. •This accessible toilet is located along the corridor via a door which on request may be held open automatically. •There is level access to this accessible toilet. •This is a unisex toilet. •A key is not required for the accessible toilet. •The door opens outwards. •The door is locked by a twist lock. •The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in). •The door is light. •The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in). •There is a lateral transfer space. •As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right. •The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in). •There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. •There is a flush on the transfer side. •The tap type is lever. •There is a mixer tap. •There is an emergency pull cord alarm. •Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle. •There is not a/are not coat hook(s). •Wall-mounted grab rails are available. •As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides. •There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet. •There is a mirror. •Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use. •The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in). •There is a hand dryer. •The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. •The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). •There is a towel dispenser. •The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet. •The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). •There is a toilet roll holder. •The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet. •The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). •The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in). •There is a wash basin. •The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet. •The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in). •The contrast between the external door and wall is good. •The contrast between the internal door and wall is good. •The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good. •The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good. •The contrast between the walls and floor is good. •The lighting levels are bright. •Baby change facilities are located within the venue. • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet. • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in). • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Staff

Whilst staff have not enjoyed any specific accessibility training, or possess any specialist skills; a great experience has been gained over many years in dealing with many visitors with additional assistance requirements

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

About 100 metres from the main entrance to the attraction, there is an area of grass where dogs may be let off the lead. Further afield both Queen's Park and Kings' Park provide larger areas for exercise.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls are made available if required, and toilet areas are as noted above