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Introduction (Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle Park)

• Services / facilities within the building include museum, café, standard and accessible toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include heritage memorial garden, croquet lawn, bowling green, children's playing area, basketball court, standard toilets.

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Location (Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle Park)

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield Train Station.

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Opening Times (Ravensknowle Park)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Opening Times (Tolson Museum - Summer Season - Easter to August)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 12:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Tolson Museum - Winter Season - September to Easter)

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

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Parking (Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle 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 on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • 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 dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 460cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards at the route from the car park to the accessible entrance.
    
  • The distance between the bollards is 160cm.
    
  • The bollards are 86cm high and the contrast with the paving is good.
    
  • There is a tarmacked overflow car which can be accessed by driving between the stables and the car park and turning right at the T junction.
    
  • There are no Blue Badge spaces in the area.

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Outside Access (Tolson Museum - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is 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 double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 5 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 14cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Tolson Museum - Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the rear right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • 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 leading up to the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Museum (Tolson Museum)

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • The museum is free to enter.
  • The hearing system is only in part of the exhibition.

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Reception (Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 23m (25yd 6in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Tolson Museum)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the right as you enter the museum.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.

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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.

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Other Floors

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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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are museum exhibits.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor, on the left of reception.
• 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor, on thre right of reception.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The steps and ramp give access to the reception and main entrance from the accessible entrance.

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Level Change (First Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the first floor, on the corridor between the Ramsden's Town exhibit and the Early Huddersfield Woollen Industry exhibit.
• 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 109cm (3ft 7in).

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Parks and Gardens (Ravensknowle Park)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Access Point (Wakefield Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Wakefield Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 125cm.

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Access Point (Wakefield Road/Grosvenor Road Junction)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Wakefield Road, opposite Grosvenor Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Access Point (Lister Road/Ravens Aveue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lister Road, opposite Ravens Avenue.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 89cm.

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Access Point (Lister Road/Knowle Avenue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lister Road and opposite Knowle Avenue.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is stepped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 91cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the access point.
  • 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 9cm.

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Access Point (Lister Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lister Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 116cm.. The maximum width between the bollards is 125cm.

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Access Point (Lister Road/Belton Street)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lister Road and opposite Belton Street.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is stepped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the access point.
  • 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 14cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Access Point (Ravensknowle Road)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Ravensknowle Road.
  • 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 105cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Wakefield Road.
  • 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.
  • There is a height restriction barrier at this entrance. The height restriction is 2050mm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are several additional open access points around the park on Wakefield Road and Lister Street.

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Bowling Green - Club Members Only

• The bowling green is located on the rear right of the park.
  
• There is a gate to access the bowling green.
  
• The gate is 140cm and opens away from you.
  
• There is a slight slope to access the green.
  
• There is seating available.

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Croquet Lawn - Club Members Only

• The croquet lawn is located at the rear of the park, behind the museum.
  There is a 160cm wide gate to access the croquet lawn.
  
• The croquet lawn is open 9am to 5pm from April - October.

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Multi-Use Games Area

• The multi-use games area is located on the rear right of the park, on the corner of Lister Street and Ravensknowle Road.
  
• The area is accessed via a door which is 140cm wide and opens towards you.
  
• The surface of the area is gravel and is level.

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Children's Play Area

• The children's play area is located on the rear right of the park, off Lister Street.
  
• There is a range of children's play equipment.
  
• The play equipment is surrounded by wood chippings.
  
• There is ample seating available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Tolson Museum - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter through the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
• 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 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Tolson Museum)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter through the accessible entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ravensknowle Park)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the building to the right of the museum.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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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 park.