City of Bath – Accessibility Audit
Since 2013, Direct Access have been the Access Consultants for the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath in Somerset. The historic Roman Baths in the city has over one million visitors per annum. Bath was founded in the 1st century AD. The Roman remains, especially the Temple of Sulis Minerva and the baths complex (based […]
Middlewood Locks – Design Consultancy
The £1Bn iconic Middlewood Locks development in the heart of Manchester is a new mixed-use neighbourhood spanning 25 acres. The largest construction site in the city, 2,215 homes are being built with 900,000 sq. ft of commercial space, a 200-bed hotel, and a canalside park. Direct Access has provided Access Appraisals throughout the design and […]
Woking Town Square – Design Consultancy
Woking is a busy commuter town on the outskirts of London. Direct Access was part of a consortium for the accessibility of the project, which included Benoy Architects and Gillespies. This ambitious £460m project is a significant town square development including shops, flats, and a flagship 189-bed Hilton Hotel. The project involved: Reviewing existing legislation […]
The Harris Museum – Accessibility Consultancy
Direct Access assisted in the development of the Harris Museum’s accessibility measures. Working with Preston Council and Lancashire County Council, Direct Access have supported plans to develop the first blended museum, art gallery, and library in the UK. The Harris Museum, Art Gallery, and Preston Free Public Library is a Grade 1 listed museum in […]
The Science Museum Group – Accessibility Audits
The Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums appointed Direct Access in 2021 to undertake accessibility reviews of three key museum sites. Direct Access mapped out the customer journey to identify all the touchpoints including pre- and post-visit. Onsite audits by NRAC and IAAP-certified Access Consultants covered both the public exhibition spaces […]
York Racecourse – Accessibility Audits
Direct Access is the Access Consultancy for the winner of ‘Best Racecourse in Britain’ 4 times including in 2017, York Racecourse. York Racecourse is the third largest racecourse in the UK in terms of total prize money offered. Attracting over 350,000 visitors per annum, it hosts the Ebor Handicap, one of Europe’s premier handicap races […]