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Priory Gatehouse

Priorswell Road, Worksop, S80 2JE

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About this venue

This priory gatehouse was built in the early 14th century. It was once part of Worksop Priory. It was originally known as Radford Priory. It was founded in c1120 by William de Lovetot. and was for Augustinian monks. Before it was closed by Henry VIII there was a prior and 18 canons, making it a large priory. On its dissolution in June 1538 the priory estates passed to the Earl of Shrewsbury.

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include The Monks Chapel and the Great Hall.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert, a cemetery, and Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS), located in the Old Abbey School.
  • Priory Church of Our Lady & St Cuthbert link (new tab) - click here.

Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Worksop.

Opening Times

  • Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front, left, and right of the Priory.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 450cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the gatehouse entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the gatehouse entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are cobbles.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bays are outside the Old Abbey School to the left of the Priory.
    • The surface of the car park is a mix of cobbles, tarmac and compact earth.
    • The route to the main entrance from the car park is over cobbles.

Access Point (Cheapside)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Cheapside.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The width of the clearly marked bollards is 130cm.

Outside Access (Gatehouse Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right between the arches.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of and beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 23cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The ground leading to and under the arches is cobbled.
    • The step beyond the entrance is clearly marked.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Outside Access (Gatehouse Chapel Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Gatehouse.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of and beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 12 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 26cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The first three steps at the front of the first entrance door do not have handrails.

Inside Access (Gatehouse Chapel)

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Other Floors (Gatehouse)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The Great Hall.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas around the building.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are not available.