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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a museum within a town hall.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: Experience Barnsley Museum, temporary exhibition space, learning lab, gift shop, discovery centre and archives.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is St Mary's Place Car Park.
  • View information on St Mary's Place Car Park (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest step-free train station is Barnsley.
  • The nearest bus station is Barnsley interchange.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The Experience Barnsley Museum and Learning Lab.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow aisles.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Makaton.
  • There are QR codes on some exhibits that access Makaton content.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: Accessibilty Champion Training for individuals and online disability awareness.
• Related Access Guides View
  • Barnsley Town Hall.
  • View information on Barnsley Town Hall (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor opposite the Discovery Centre, and within the Learning Lab.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right after the town hall reception.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Learning Lab.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the right after the town hall reception.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the right from the main entrance, and within the toilet with adaptions in the Learning Lab.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Westgate.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located St Mary's Place.
  • The name of the car park is St Mary's Place Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 7 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 122cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Gift Shop Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the left from the main entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the museum and the learning lab.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Shop (Gift Shop)

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Payment Counter View
  • The counter surveyed was the sales counter.
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The payment counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The height of the payment counter is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Entrance (Experience Barnsley Museum Entrance)

• This entrance is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Exhibition Space (Experience Barnsley Museum)

• The museum is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a ramp with a slight slope leading to and from the gift shop.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: interactive video effects and audio triggered by the visitor.
• There is background noise in some areas.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio description, information boards, touchscreens, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, a mobile app and subtitles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

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Exhibition Space (Temporary Exhibition Space)

• The museum is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is background noise.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

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Room (Learning Lab)

• The room is located at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
• The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Discovery Centre)

• The room is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 89m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables, long tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is a security gate which is operated by the reception, or held permanently open. The width of the opening is 90cm.

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Reception (Discovery Centre)

• The reception is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 87m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor opposite the Discovery Centre.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 90m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and Braille signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 136cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 101cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Family and Quiet Space)

• The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right from the entrance along the corridor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
• There is a wash basin in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.