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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Oakwell Hall.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Museum, Activities and Oakwell Hall Gardens.

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Location

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

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• Comments View
  • There is a bus stop 880m (962yds) from the venue.
    
  • The bus stop is near the junction of Dewsbury Road and Nutter Lane.

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Opening Times (Oakwell Hall)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 16:00.

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• Comments View
  • Oakwell Hall is open on Bank holidays from 12:00 to 16:00
  • Oakwell Hall is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school holidays.
  • Last entry into the Hall is 15:30.

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Opening Times (Visitor Centre Shop, Toilets and Car Park)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Visitor Centre Car Park)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Access Point (Oakwell Hall and Visitor Centre Access Point)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the left of the Visitor Centre and to the right of Oakwell Hall.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 170cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a threshold at this access point.

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Outside Access (Oakwell Hall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the second set of doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is also an entrance gate.
  • The entrance gate is double width and opens away from you (push).
  • The entrance gate is permanently held open and the width is 135cm.

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Parking (Visitor Centre Car Park)

• 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 off Nutter Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance to visitor centre gift shop.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance to visitor centre gift shop.
  • 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 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 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There 6 Blue Badge bays (two of which are for larger vehicles such as minibuses) but the bays are not clearly marked and are only defined by the signage.
  • The car park is open from 09:00 to 17:00 daily.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance to the building.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played on some video screens.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The flooring is stone tiles on the ground floor and has some uneven surfaces.
  • The flooring is shiny in places and could be mistaken as wet.
  • Internal doorways have thresholds.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Other Floors (Front Staircase)

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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 not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are some rooms and exhibits and the standard toilets.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are some rooms and exhibits and the standard toilets.

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Entrance (Exit - Rear of Oakwell Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located in the main corridor of the Hall.

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• Entrance View
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the door.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 25cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Outside Access (Oaktree Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café, at the right rear of Oakwood Hall.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the entrance of the first door.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Oaktree Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the rear right of Oakwell House.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 67cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Access Point (Oaktree Café and Rear of Oakwell House and Gardens)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear right of Oakwell Hall, to the rear left of the visitor centre.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 100cm.
  • Along the path at the rear of Oakwell House there is a second gate that is permanently held open. This gate is 116cm wide.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path between the access point and the gates to the garden.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac, concrete and gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are steps at the front of the gardens, at the rear of Oakwell Hall.
  • The front part of the garden is accessible from the Visitor Centre and Oakwell Hall access point.
  • The rear part of the garden is accessible from the Oaktree Café and Rear of Oakwell House and Gardens access point.

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Level Change (Oakwell Gardens)

• There is a ramp/slope located at the rear right of Oakwell Hall, to the right of the gardens.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the rear of the gardens.
• 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the ramp.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the rear area of the gardens.
• There is/are 13 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • An accessible toilet is available in the Visitor Centre approximately 65m (70yds) from the hall/café.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor in the rear corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Changing Places (Gift Shop Changing Places)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the car park near the gift shop.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the gift shop is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • 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 70cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 330cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 140cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 140cm and 109cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds of Oakwell Hall.
• Home visits / services are not available.