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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Impressions Café, various gallery rooms including the Saddler Room which is available for hire.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Joshua's Dining Lounge.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is part of the Barnsley Safe Places Scheme.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is St Mary's Place Car Park.
  • The car park is located off St Mary's Place.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Church Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 580cm (6ft 7in x 19ft).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Church Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are marked widthway only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • 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.

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Reception (Reception - Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/08/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the cafe.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Music is also played if it is relevant to specific exhibitions.

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Eating and Drinking (Impressions)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located immediately to the right as you enter the venue from the main entrance.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is also an outside seating area in the garden, as seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • Access to the outdoor seating is via the Garden Entrance - Exit.

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Museum (Galleries)

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a headset.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/08/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Other Floors (Saddler Room)

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• 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Saddler Room)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 143cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift only accesses the Saddler Room.

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Other Floors (Lower Gallery)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are also used to access the ground floor as you enter from the Eastgate entrance and to access Joshua's Dining Lounge from the main building.

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Lift (Lower Gallery)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,LG.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 98cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 143cm x 100cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is also used to access the ground floor as you enter from the Eastgate entrance and to access Joshua's Dining Lounge from the main building.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • Th pull cord for the light is located to the right as you enter and is 125cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance - Exit)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance - exit at the top of the garden.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Access Point (Eastgate Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the venue off Eastgate.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There is a second set of gates that open towards you and are permanently held open. There is a clearly visible bollard at the second gates. The width at the bollard is 139cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Eastgate Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Eastgate.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the Entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads into the Lower Gallery.
  • There is also a path located to the side of the entrance that leads to the front of the venue.

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Outside Access (Joshua's Dining Lounge - Garden Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead and to the right as you enter from the Eastgate Access Point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to this entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is also accessible from the Garden Entrance - exit via a steep slope, as seen in photograph 6.

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Outside Access (Joshua's Dining Lounge - Access Point Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located as you enter from the rear access point.
  • 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 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Joshua's Dining Lounge)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Eastgate Access Point.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Joshua's Dining Lounge - Garden Entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Joshua's Dining Lounge)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Garden Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the Garden Entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 129cm x 211cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.