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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include various market shops covering a wide variety of fresh produce, goods and services and The Market Kitchen housing cafes, bars and restaurants.
• The Glass Works Shopping Area Guide link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times (Market Shops)

• Monday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Barnsley Interchange.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the left of the venue.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are double heavy doors that may be difficult to open on each floor of the car park.
  • These doors open away from you and are 164cm wide.
  • The width of the barriers at the doors is 121cm.
  • There are payment machines on each floor.
  • The height of the screen is 165cm, the lowest function is 74cm.
  • Blue Badge holders can give their Blue Badge number at the exit barrier for free parking.
  • There are electric charging bays available.

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Outside Access (Cheapside Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Cheapside.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 222cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to the main fresh produce shops.

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Outside Access (Mayday Green Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Mayday Green.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are three similar entrances with fixed bench seating at each entrance.
  • This entrance is used to access the Market Kitchen when the market is closed.
  • There is a cash machine to the left of the entrances.

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Outside Access (Glass Works Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the market.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are two similar entrances.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are easy slopes without handrails in some of the aisles as you enter from Cheapside as seen in photographs 8 and 9.
  • There are tables and seating of different styles throughout the market.

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Market Shops

• There are market shops on the first and second floors.
• There are a wide range of goods and services available from furniture, hairdressings, foodstuff and clothing.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the rear left of the venue as you enter from the Cheapside entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the rear left of the venue as you enter from the Cheapside entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are several sets of medium height, clearly marked steps with handrails in this area.
  • The number of steps range from three to four.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Toilet Area)

• 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 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Cheapside entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 210cm (5ft 5in 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the first floor toilet area close by the market shops (shown in photograph 5).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Toilet Area)

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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 at the rear of the venue.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Cheapside entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets in the first floor toilet area close to the market shops.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located at the rear of the venue.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 62m from the Cheapside entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 91cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar parent and baby room in the first floor toilet area close to the market shops.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 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.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are G and 1.
  • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear left of the venue as you enter from Cheapside entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the Cheapside entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 256cm x 163cm (8ft 5in x 5ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 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 is 12m from the Mayday Green entrance.
  • The lift disembarks in the Market Kitchen.
  • There is a similar lift 8mts to the right as you enter from The Glass Works Internal Entrance that disembarks at the first floor market shops.

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Level Change (Market Kitchen)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the first floor, leading to the Market Kitchen.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the first floor, leading to the Market Kitchen.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Market Kitchen)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the first floor.
• 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.
• There is a lowered section at the 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 lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• 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 and wall.
• 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
  • The Market Kitchen consists of various individual cafes and restaurants.
  • There is a communal seating area with different styles of seating.
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show a shallow ramp leading to further seating.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet (Market Kitchen)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of Market Kitchen.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 220cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 non-infectious 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 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a smaller accessible toilet to the right which does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space (shown in photographs 5-8).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Market Kitchen)

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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 to the rear left of the Market Kitchen.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

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