Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services available in the venue include: a bar and seating.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Wombwell.
- The nearest bus station is Barnsley.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There are two side entrances with stepped access.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: seating to the left of the bar.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front and to the sides of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Front Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The Ash Inn kitchen is undergoing refurbishment during 2026.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the Inn.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the seating to the left of the bar via a slight ramp.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Access Point (Beer Garden)
- This access point is located at the rear left of the Inn.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is a similar access point to the rear right of the Inn.
- There is a single manual gate.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- The gate has a latch lock.
- The gate to the right rear has a sliding bolt.
Seating Area (Beer Garden)
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Location and Access
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- The beer garden is located to the rear of the Inn.
- The most accessible route has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The beer garden is lawned and uneven in places.
- It may become muddy in wet weather.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Female)
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located to the rear right of the bar.
- The distance from the front entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the toilets.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a second door that is 63cm wide.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)
- The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the rear right of the bar.
- The distance from the front entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the toilets.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a second door which is 65cm wide.