Access Guide
Introduction
- In the Conservation in Action hangar the team of staff and volunteers are working to safeguard the history of the large museum objects. Chat to the team about the work they are doing and find out how they protect the objects for future generations to experience and enjoy.
Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hangar.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Conservation in Action'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
Attraction Space(s)
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Attraction / Exhibit
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- There is step free access throughout this attraction space.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- The type of flooring in the attraction space is concrete.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is seating available within the attraction space.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- During busy periods the attraction space can become congested.
- The hangar contains a number of aircrafts and vehicles that are either being restored or having conservation work taking place.
There are low level information boards.
There is a video available without audio.
There are large print information booklets which are located ahead as you enter.
Accessible and Standard Toilets
- There are no accessible or standard toilets available within this area.
- The nearest accessible and standard toilets are located in the grounds between Hangars 3 and 4 or between Hangars 4 and 5.
- There are also accessible toilets and standard toilets in Hangars 1, 7 and 8.