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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Playmania, Brambles Tea Room, Maison De Biere, Railway Children Day Care, Elsecar Heritage Railway and various shops and businesses.
• Related link Brambles Tea Room.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/brambles-tea-room
• Related link Playmania.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/playmania
• Related link Maison Du Biere.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/maison-du-biere

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• Comments View
  • This venue was a former village of iron and coal belonging to the Earls Fitzwilliams. .
  • This is now a popular tourist destination.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is not a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• Toilets are available.
• The venue is certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
• For more information on the 'We're Good to Go' Industry Standard please click here.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

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

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Parking (Forge Lane)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in Forge Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be 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 270cm x 450cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • 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 width of bollards as you leave the car park are 130cm.
  • There is also a car park in Darwin's Yard also with Blue Badge bays.

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Outside Access (Forge Lane Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).

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  • There are 2 similar entrances adjacent to each other.

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Level Change (Forge Lane Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Darwins Yard Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Darwins Yard Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the car park.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the car park.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 in the centre.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Visitor Centre and Gift Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

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Level Change (Visitor Centre and Gift Shop Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 103cm (3ft 5in).

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  • There is also an easy permanent ramop beyond the entrance which is 103cm at its narrowest point.

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Reception (Visitors Centre and Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.

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  • The visitor centre is 65m from Forge Lane Car Park.

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Inside Access (Visitors Centre and Gift Shop)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • There is a film display at the rear of the visitors centre.
  • You can choose from 5 information films by touching a button.
  • The height to the highest button is 127cm.

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Level Change (Visitors Centre to Craft and Studios Building)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the visitor centre.
• There is/are 2 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 deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • These steps lead to the rear of the craft and studios building.

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Heritage Centre

• This venue has a variety of traditional craft shops and cafes.
• Wheelchair users will require assistance as there are easy slopes and uneven paths throughout the venue.

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Craft Shops and Studios

• This building is located in Power House Square.
• The first set of doors are double, heavy, permanently held open and 148cm.
• The second set of doors are double, heavy, open towards you and are 148cm wide.
• There is an easy slope at the entrance.
• There is level access within the building.
• There are several craft shops and studios within this building.

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Antique Centre

• The doors to the centre are double, heavy, open towards you pull and 86cm wide. One leaf is locked.
• There is a an easy slope in front of and beyond the door.
• Not all areas in this building are suitable for wheelchair users.
• Motorised scooters are not permitted.
• The height of the counter is 95cm with a lowered section which is 79cm.
• This building houses several antiques dealers.

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Other Floors (Antiques Centre)

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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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further antique stalls.

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Lift (Antique Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the venuue.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the antique centre entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (John Hartop Place)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Forge Lane entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in John Hartop Place.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 190cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 72cm (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 not an emergency alarm.
  • 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).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • The door into the toilet block is single, is heavy, opens towards you and 88cm wide.

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Standard Toilet(s) (John Hartop Place)

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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 in John Hartop Place.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Forge Lane entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (John Hartop Place Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the facilities.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Accessible Toilet (Blacksmith Square)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 110m (120yd 11in) from the Forge Lane entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in Blacksmith Square.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 78cm (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 fully functional.
  • 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.
  • 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 47cm (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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Blacksmith Square)

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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 in Blacksmith Square.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 110m (120yd 11in) from the Forge Lane entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Blacksmith Square Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the facilities.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not 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 in the grassed areas in either of the car parks.