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Oakwell Hall - Visitors Centre

Nutter Lane, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a Gift Shop, Classrooms, Barn (Function Room), Changing Places, Accessible Toilets and Standard Toilets.

Opening Times (Visitor Centre and Shop)

  • 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.
  • From April to September, the Visitor Centre Shop is open from 10:00 to 17:00. From October to March, the Visitor Centre Shop is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. The Shop is closed Mondays and Tuesdays during term time. Toilet facilities are still available daily.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Batley Railway Station.
  • Comments View
    • There is a bus stop 815m (890yds) from the venue.
    • The bus stop is near the junction of Dewsbury Road and Nutter Lane.

Parking (Visitor Centre Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • 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.

Outside Access (Gift Shop)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left from the pathway from Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre car park.
    • There is step-free 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) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway from the Visitor Centre car park to the Visitor Centre Gift Shop.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • The locked door can be unlocked on request.

Inside Access (Gift Shop)

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

Ground Floor Classroom

  • There is stepped access to the classroom. The steps vary in size from slightly below 1cm on the left hand side, to 5cm on the right hand side of the covered area into the entrance to the classroom area.
  • There are wooden double doors at the entrance to the classroom, with one door locked. One door is held permanently open. The width of the doorway is 83cm with a single opening and 166cm with both doors open. There are glass doors immediately beyond the wooden doors. They are double doors with one permanently locked. The opening width is 77cm. The glass door opens outwards and inwards and may be difficult to open.
  • To enter the classroom, you immediately turn right to a door with an opening of 86cm. This door opens towards you and may be difficult to open.
  • There is level access throughout the classroom with sufficient space for a wheelchair user.
  • Tables are not permanently placed and have an underside height of 63cm.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests.
  • Flooring is tiled brickwork which has a repeating pattern but is unlikely to appear wet or a visual hazard.
  • There is an exit door in the classroom with a width of 85cm leading to the courtyard. There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Lighting is good throughout.

First Floor Classroom

  • The first floor classroom is accessed via a door in the courtyard, to the left as you exit the gift shop. There is insufficient space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre in this section. The width of the pathway is 88cm - 151cm and is obstructed by bench seating. The steps are at a height of 15cm.
  • There are 10 steps leading to a landing, with a height of 17cm. From the landing, there are 5 more steps at a height of 17cm.
  • The door into the classroom opens towards you and may be difficult to open. The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed in position and have an underside height of 66cm.
  • Chairs are not permanently fixed and do not have armrests.
  • There is a small kitchen area with units at a height of 88cm. There are two sinks with hot and cold taps which are twist.
  • Lighting is good.
  • Flooring is carpet tiles with no contrasting patterns. There is vinyl flooring in the kitchen area.
  • There is a door leading to two male and female toilets. the door opens both ways and is easy to open with a width of 84cm.
  • Gender inclusive and female toilets are on the left and have doors openings of 74cm. The doors have lever handles and may be difficult to open.

The Barn Function Room

  • Access to the function room is via the courtyard which has sloped access with some areas on uneven surfaces. There is a ramp on the threshold of the barn. The door is held open during events. The width of the door is 96cm. There are bifold doors which are open during events, giving an opening width of 290cm.
  • Tables and chairs are not permanently fixed and are organised according to events. Flooring is stone, there are no contrasting patterns.
  • There is a door leading to the bar area with a width of 80cm. The door is held open during events. Beyond the door is a step down into the bar area. There is a level access entrance to the bar via the courtyard.
  • Access to the bar is via an external entrance in the courtyard, opposite the visitor centre gift shop. There is sloped access with uneven surfaces leading to the external entrance to the bar. There is a covered entrance to the door to the bar with a width of 115cm. The door into the bar opens away from you and may be difficult to open, but the door is held open during events. The door has a width of 96cm. Flooring in the bar area is stone and has a slight uneven surface. The bar is at a height of 103cm. There are no menus available. There is stepped access into the barn function area at a height of 14cm. The step is clearly marked. The door has a width of 80cm and opens away from you. It is held open during events.

Courtyard Seating Area

  • Access to the seating area is via the courtyard which has sloped access with some areas on uneven surfaces.
  • The distance between the floor and the tables is 70cm.
  • The tables are 72cm high.
  • There is no fixed seating or tables.
  • Chairs do not have armrests.
  • Bench seats are available.

Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located at the top of the visitor centre car park.
    • The facility is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the the Blue Badge bays.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is level access to the facility.
    • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • You do need a key for the facility.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 300cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
    • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 65cm (2ft 2in).
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 56cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 120cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • There is a coat hook.
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Courtyard Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the visitor centre gift shop.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the courtyard of the visitor centre, to the right.
    • There is not 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 locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 216cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
    • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary, general domestic waste and open waste paper bin 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 139cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • 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
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Courtyard Toilet Block)

  • 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 the toilet block in the courtyard of the visitor centre.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the visitor centre gift shop.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the toilet block in courtyard.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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 at the entrance to the Visitor Centre.