Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Hepworth Wakefield is a gallery and exhibition centre with 10 galleries.
- Services available in the venue include: an outside garden space, learning areas, a gift and souvenir shop, a café and an indoors picnic area.
- View information on opening times
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Wakefield Kirkgate.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Hepworth Wakefield "getting here" information (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor and outdoor gardens.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in the Clore Learning Studio to the right as you enter.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print, audio and audio commentary.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: assisting disabled people, disability awareness.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- There are two toilets with adaptations on the ground floor and one toilet with adaptations in Gallery 6 on the first floor.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on the ground floor.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the right hand corridor past reception.
- The shared toilet facilities are located in the left corridor from the Clore Learning Studio.
- The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the left corridor from the Clore Learning Studio.
Parking (Main Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 250cm.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- There are 5 parent and child parking spaces near the front of the car park.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located in the centre of the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (Accessible)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Gallery Walk, WF1 5AW.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 468cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
- The area to the right of the Blue Badge parking bays can be used as a drop-off point, but is not signposted as such.
Access to the main entrance from that area is via steep ramp.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located off Gallery Walk.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 196cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 202cm.
- The second set of doors have a low colour contrast.
Counter (Ticketing)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The monitors can be raised so people can see them if needed.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Shop)
- This entrance is located immediately to the right as you enter the Hepworth Gallery.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Counter (Shop)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the shop.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around (Shop)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Clore Learning Studios)
- The room is located immediately to the right as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a medium colour contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 224cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Clore Learning Studios - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor from Clore Learning Studios.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Room (Learning Studios 1 and 2)
- The room is located to the right as you enter the Clore Learning Studios.
- The distance from the entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low colour contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The room can be split into two separate rooms when necessary.
The lower tables have a height of 66cm and 63cm space under.
There is a sink area with a height of 76cm and a lower recessed area with a maximum height of 72cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the right hand corridor past the ticketing counter.
- The distance from entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 264cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located in the right hand corridor past the ticketing counter.
- The distance from the entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access .
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door requires effort to open.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room surveyed is located in the right hand corridor past the ticketing counter.
- The distance from the entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
- There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a sanitary bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the corridor to the left of the Clore Learning Studio.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- The distance from the entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
- The dimensions of the facility are 440cm (width) x 320cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 30cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 116cm.
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 196cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a fixed height wash basin.
- The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 88cm.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- The facility has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The main entrance, outside garden and the sunken garden.
- The following areas have stepped access: The first floor and the sunken garden.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas, benches and stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Folding stools can be provided on the first floor for anyone needing them.
Room (Auditorium)
- The room is located to the left after you pass the ticketing counter.
- The distance from the entrance is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a medium colour contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 192cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Eating and Drinking (The Hepworth Wakefield Café)
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Location and Service
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- The Hepworth Wakefield Café is situated to the left past the ticketing counter.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and available in large print.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead as you enter the café.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 120cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not 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 and unshaded light sources.
Exit (The Hepworth Wakefield Café)
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There is a single manual door at this exit.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- The door have a high colour contrast.
- There are two identical exit doors to the left and right of the rear of the café.
Seating Area (The Hepworth Wakefield Café Terrace)
- The seating area is located at the front of the building directly outside the Hepworth Wakefield Café.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The area has parasols at all tables.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right past the ticketing counter.
- The distance from entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Ground Floor, First Floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 111cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
- The second lift is used only for moving exhibits by staff.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located through the archway past the ticketing counter.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Exhibition Space
- This area is indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Display information includes: information boards and a mobile app.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Guided tours are available.
- There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
- Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
Toilet with Adaptations (Gallery 6 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the back of Gallery 6 on the first floor.
- The distance from the entrance to Gallery 6 is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are two coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, cobbled surfaces and grass.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Hepworth Wakefield Garden and the Sunken Garden.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.