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Case Studies

A panoramic photo of Shugborough Hall and its gardens.
Case Studies

Shugborough Estate – Accessibility Audit

Direct Access was appointed as access consultants by the National Trust for the historic listed Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. Constructed in 1693 at the heart of a picturesque locale in the Stafford countryside, this elegant, stately home is the centerpiece of 900 acres of parkland boasting impressive monuments and stunning

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A panoramic view of Keswick Cumbria on a cloudy day.
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Cumbria County Council – Accessibility Audits

Direct Access provided accessibility audits for over 170 buildings under the jurisdiction of Cumbria County Council in what is considered one of the most scenic and attractive areas of the UK. Our consultancy team delivered accessibility audits of 180 different sites, which include several County halls, primary schools, fire stations,

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A photograph of cannons inside the Royal Armoury Museum site at Portsmouth.
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The Royal Armouries Museums – Accessibility Audits

Direct Access has provided accessibility consultancy for all three of the Royal Armouries Museum sites, including Leeds, London, and Portsmouth respectively. Our consultants determined how disability access and interpretation of exhibits could be improved across the three sites, which each host a selection of the UK’s National Collection of Arms

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Two tall red-bricked student campus buildings adjacent to each other with a connecting square in the middle featuring a mixed group of students.
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The Piano Works Student Accommodation – Design Consultancy

Direct Access were the accessibility consultant for The Piano Works, a new purpose-built Stour Bridge student accommodation development in Hackney. Collaborating closely with the planning consultants Knight Frank and architects Henley Halebrown, Direct Access carried out a full access consultancy service including design review, access statement, and Inclusive Design and

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A train on the railroad tracks during sunrise.
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Transports accessibles à Lyon – Accessibility Audits

Direct Access est fier d’annoncer qu’il travaille avec Keolis et STRYAL à Lyon pour améliorer l’accès aux bus, tramways, métros et aux services ferroviaires régionaux TER et intercités SNCF. Keolis est très présent en France. Elle fournit des services de transport en commun dans de nombreuses villes, dont Bordeaux, Dijon,

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A photograph of Vicars Close in Wells, Somerset - a beautiful cobblestoned street with old historic houses lined up to the left and right sides. Beautiful gardens with variously coloured trees and plans are in front of each house.
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Vicars’ Close – Accessibility Audit

Vicars’ Close in Wells, Somerset, England, is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. Direct Access was appointed to improve the site’s accessibility measures for disabled people while safeguarding the site’s historic significance and grandeur. From identifying areas to increase step-free access to offering new

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Stormy clouds in the afternoon hover over a field in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland. A white house can be seen in the distance.
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Cavan County Council – Accessibility Audits

In December 2022, Direct Access was commissioned by Cavan County Council with the support of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide accessibility audits of 24 different sites under the Council’s jurisdiction. These sites included community buildings, public parks, trail routes, car parks, and nearby lakes,

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Auckland Castle's entrance seen from the exterior on a clear, sunny day. Three large gothic/baroque gates stand next to each other with the central one wide open. Behind the gate, a white car can be seen approaching the castle itself.
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The Auckland Project – Accessibility Consultancy

The Auckland Project represents a group of heritage projects taking place in Bishop Auckland, County Durham which combines themes of art, faith, and history through a series of galleries, gardens, and heritage attractions. Showcasing the historical links between the local area and the Golden Age of Spanish Art, the development

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The view of St Editha's church from the entrance to Tamworth Castle, UK. A beautiful mixture of red flowers overflow slightly onto a stone pavement leading towards the church.
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The Midlands Development Association – Accessibility Audits

Direct Access were the accessibility consultant for several museums, historic sites, and museums managed by the Midlands Development Association across the East and West Midlands. Our initial audits – which took place in 2022, included reviews of; East Midlands Stafford Castle The Almonry, Evesham The Royal Regiment Museum, Warwick Wythall

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National Waterfront museum exterior in the evening with greenery and a path leading to the entrance in the foreground
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National Museum Wales – Accessibility Audits

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales is a Welsh Government-sponsored body that comprises seven museums in Wales focusing on art and science exhibitions as well as interactive experiences and talks. Combined, the seven national museums in the Amgueddfa Cymru family attract visitors more than 1.9 million people any given year.

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Green and white marquee dressed with a 'Direct Access' logo banner
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Nantwich Food Festival – Event Planning

Direct Access collaborated with Nantwich Food Festival to provide a Calm Corner for attendees of the 2022 edition of the event, the 21st food festival and the very first since the COVID-19 pandemic. The quiet room space, which our team named the Calm Corner, provided a point of refuge for

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Changing Places sign at Coventry Station
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Coventry Station Masterplan – Accessibility Consultancy

Millions of travellers use transport facilities Direct Access has audited for accessibility every day, and we are proud to place Coventry Station among them, building on the Coventry Station Masterplan set out by Coventry City Council. Direct Access worked with Avanti, Coventry Council, and Network Rail to deliver this project.

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The Kemnal Academies Trust Logo
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The Kemnal Academies Trust – School Accessibility Audits

Direct Access is the accessibility consultant for The Kemnal Academies Trust; one of the largest English Multi-Academy Trusts with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies across London, Southeast, and East of England areas. Direct Access was brought in to help guide the group to meet their obligatory accessibility requirements under the

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Blackpool Tower and Central Pier Ferris Wheel, Lancashire, England, UK on a sunny day. In the foreground, the beach.
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Blackpool Wintergardens – Accessibility Consultancy

Direct Access were the accessibility consultants for the recent refurbishment of Blackpool Winter Gardens. The Blackpool Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which includes a theatre, ballroom, and conference facilities. The Winter Gardens has hosted the annual Trades Union Congress, the Conservative Party Conference, Labour

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Sheffield Video Game Museum Interior
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The National Video Game Museum – Accessibility Audit

Direct Access worked with the National Video Game Museum in Sheffield to improve accessibility of site facilities for disabled visitors, identifying key measures that the Museum implemented so that gamers of all abilities can enjoyably interact with the exhibits. Direct Access has advised on the installation of QR code systems

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