Archives Accessibility
Everyone is welcome to use Nottinghamshire Archives. The information on this page summarises access to the Archives and the facilities available for people with disabilities. Please contact us for more information.
Car parking
Entrance doors
Lavatories
Refreshment facilities
The search room
The meetings room
Emergencies
Leaflets
Web site accessibility
Car parking
Nottinghamshire Archives has a small car park available for use by the public. There is one designated disabled space for use by blue badge holders. This space can be booked up to 24 hours before your visit.
If the designated parking space has already been booked by another visitor, another space will be reserved for you in the car park. We do need 24 hours notice in order to guarantee a space.
Telephone us in order to book a space.
Entrance doors
The main doors into the Archives' foyer and the doors leading into the search room are fully automatic. The front doors will open outwards as you approach them.
Lavatories
An accessible toilet is located near the front entrance.
Refreshment facilities
There is a visitors' room available off the main search room. Visitors are welcome to sit and eat their own food here. A hot drinks machine and a water cooler are available.
The search room
The search room is located on the ground floor of the Archives.
- The search room is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
- A portion of the Reception counter is lowered to provide better access for wheelchair users or individuals who would prefer to sit whilst at Reception. If you are unsure which part of the Reception to use, please ask a member of staff.
- A microfiche reader with more space and easier access is available to book by wheelchair users.
- A PC with more space and easier access is available to book by wheelchair users.
- Our reference library has a designated wheelchair space. The tables in our archive research area are accessible for wheelchair users.
- Kick-stools are available for reaching shelves which may be too high. If you need any assistance in reaching resources in the search room, please ask a member of staff.
- Magnifying glasses are available to borrow from Reception.
- Our PCs have Supernova Magnification software available. In addition headphones can be purchased from Reception for use with this software; or visitors can bring their own. Please ask for further information.
- A number of microfiche readers have larger lenses available to enhance magnification. Please ask if you are unsure which machines these are.
- Guide dogs are permitted in all areas of the search room.
- Unfortunately staff are unable to read and interpret documents for the public. However, we do have a list of local volunteers who are happy to assist members of the public in using archives. Please contact us in order to arrange a visit with one of our volunteers.
The meetings room
The meetings room is used for group visits and events. It is located on the first floor of the Archives.
- A lift is available.
- The meetings room is fitted with an induction-hearing loop.
- A wheelchair is available for loan for individuals on group visits and tours.
Emergencies
If you feel that you would benefit from assistance in evacuating the building in the event of an emergency, please indicate this to a staff member when you arrive at the Archives.
Leaflets
Our office leaflets are available in large print and Braille on request. Please contact us before an intended visit to request copies.
