Access Guide
Introduction
- In this small historic building get to know Duxford’s people. Through their own words, original film and real objects, you will discover the stories of some the thousands of men and women who lived and worked here. Immerse all your senses with the creative hands-on experiences within this exhibition.
Getting to IWM Duxford and Useful Information
Getting Around Duxford
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Historic Duxford'.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a similar set of doors located further along the building.
These doors are push pad operated.
The height of the push pad is 100cm.
Attraction / Exhibit (Historic Duxford)
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Attraction / Exhibit
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- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- During busy periods this area can become congested.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- This area does not play background music/sound.
- There are resting/seating areas within this area.
- Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
- There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
- The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 85cm.
- There are videos with audio headsets.
There are videos with BSL interpreters.
The height of the headsets are between 90cm and 110cm.
The headsets are fitted with hearing loops.
The hearing loops were working at the time of the surveying. There is a touchscreen.
The height of the touchscreen is between 95cm and 110cm.
There is a tactile interactive map.
The height of the map is between 76cm and 86cm.
There is clear space beneath the exhibitions for wheelchairs.
There is a large print booklet available next to the entrance.
There is a help point next to the entrance, the height of the help point is 110cm.
At times there is background noise from exhibitions.
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.