Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Keighley Station, The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar.
- Keighley Station link (new tab) - click here.
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- Worth Valley offer a variety of experiences and events to book including school visits and afternoon tea.
. - Private hire is also available.
- Worth Valley offer a variety of experiences and events to book including school visits and afternoon tea.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Keighley.
Opening Hours (Station)
Parking (Low Mill Lane)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located directly outside Keighley Station on Bradford Road.
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- The designated venue parking is located at the rear of Keighley Station car park and has limited spaces.
Parking (Keighley Station Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located on Low Mill Lane.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the two Blue Badge Bays directly outside the station.
- These bays measure 230cm x 450cm.
- Photographs 1 and 2 show the two Blue Badge Bays directly outside the station.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- There is not a ticket office.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Keighley and Worth Valley.
- Please click here for access information for Keighley and Worth Valley.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located outside the main entrance.
- The taxi rank is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Bradford Road accessible access point.
- Shops and services within the station include Kiosk, Gift shop.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 4.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are platform 4.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 4.
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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- There is a ticket kiosk on platform 4.
- There is no public access to platform 3.
- A portable ramp is available for boarding trains, please ask any member of staff for assistance.
- There is a ticket kiosk on platform 4.
Outside Access (Station Accessible Entrance - Bradford Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the far right of the building.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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.
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- This access point is closed until May 2024 due to building works.
- There is step free access to platform 4 from the Old Mill Lane car park.
- This access point is closed until May 2024 due to building works.
Access Point (Car Park - Low Mill Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 128cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- Until the building works complete in May 2023 the only accessible route to the station is via this access point.
Access Point (Keighley Station Internal Access - Platform 4 - Station Bridge)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located within Keighley Station.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The width of the gap is 140cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the access point.
- There is/are 7 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 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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- There is an additional set of 4 similar steps beyond the access point.
- The Old Parcels Office Station Bridge entrance is located between both sets of steps.
- There is an additional set of 4 similar steps beyond the access point.
Level Change (Platform 4)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the Internal Access Platform 3 - The Old Parcels Office Rear Entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is a gate on this ramp.
- The gate opens away from you, with one leaf permanently held open.
- The width of the gate is 170cm.
- There is a gate on this ramp.
Train Station Platform (4)
- Accessible toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the the Old Mill Lane car park access point.
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Comments
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- A portable ramp is available for boarding trains, please ask any member of staff for assistance.
- Photograph 3 and 4 show the ticket kiosk.
- The height of the counter is 100cm high.
- There is not a hearing loop at the kiosk.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the female waiting room.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the refreshment and gift shop kiosk with a high counter.
- There is bench seating located along the platform.
- A portable ramp is available for boarding trains, please ask any member of staff for assistance.
Entrance (Female Waiting Room)
- This information is for the entrance located on platform 4.
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Entrance
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- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately in front 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 4 - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Low Mill Lane car park access point.
- This accessible toilet is located off the male standard toilet.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 190cm (5ft 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 52cm (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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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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 70cm (2ft 4in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Platform 4)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female waiting room on platform 4.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Low Mill Lane car park access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 4.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Low Mill Lane car park access point.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Outside Access (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Bradford Road.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- 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.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the building.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar - Station Bridge Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond the Keighley Station Internal Access - Railway Bridge.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the railway bridge.
- 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 width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Inside Access (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar)
- 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 Old Post Office Café and Bar.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar - Standard Toilets - Bar Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the bar area and leading to the standard toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the male standard toilets.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Eating and Drinking (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar)
- The following information is for the café/bar.
- 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 not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar - Station Bridge Entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- 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.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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- Photograph 5 shows a medium unmarked step without handrails leading to further seating.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Old Parcels Office Café and Bar)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and to the right of the Old Parcels Office Bradford Road Entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Old Parcels Office Bradford Road Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are low to moderate.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- The 24 hour information line is 01535 647 777.