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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include museum, café, gift shop.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include park, children's play area, multi sport park, café, butterfly house.
• Link to Kirklees Council Bagshaw museum web site link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

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

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• Comments View
  • The bus stop is close to the Wilton Park entrance.

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Opening Times (Bagshaw Museum - Summer - Easter to September)

• 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.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Opening Times (Bagshaw Museum - Winter - September to Easter)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 16:00.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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• Comments View
  • For half term openings please contact the museum.

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Opening Times (Wilton Park)

• The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

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• Comments View
  • The car park gates close at 9pm in summer and 6pm in winter.

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Parking (Bagshaw Museum)

• 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 at the front and rear of the museum.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 520cm (9ft 6in x 17ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear 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.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the rear of the museum.
• Comments View
  • The blue badge parking is at the rear of the museum.

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Parking (Wilton 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 at the main park entrance.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Wilton Park - Children's Play Area)

• 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 of the children's play area.
  • 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 unaided.
  • 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).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Bagshaw Museum - Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the museum.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

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Outside Access (Bagshaw Museum - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the museum.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 111cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the doors.
  • There is/are 4 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 19cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The lowest step is 2cm.

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Museum (Bagshaw Museum)

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

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• Comments View
  • The museum is free to enter.
  • There are folding seats available.

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Reception (Bagshaw Museum)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the museum main entrance.
• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 30/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Eating and Drinking (Bagshaw Museum)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the reception.
• 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 accessible entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not 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 snacks and hot and cold drinks.

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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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Lift (Platform)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located behind reception in the staff area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 98cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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  • There is a slight ramp to enter the lift on the ground floor.
    
  • There is level access from the lift on the first floor.
    
  • Staff are required to operate the lift.

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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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Parks and Gardens (Wilton Park)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth and 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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• Comments View
  • The paths between the park and the museum are steep.
    
  • There is a more gentle winding path however there are still some steep slopes on this route.
    
  • There are handrails on the steepest slopes - see photographs 4-8.

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Access Point (Wilton Park Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Bradford Road.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 102cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
  • The paving at the access point is uneven.
    The bollards on the right hand path leading to the lake.
    The bollards are 40cm high and the minimum distance between them is 80cm.

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Outside Access (Café Wilton Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the right 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of, and to the left of, the entrance.
  • 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 12cm.
  • 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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Eating and Drinking (Café Wilton Park)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the left of the main entrance.

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Multisport Court and Tennis Courts

• The multi sport court and tennis courts are located on the left of the main entrance.
  
• Access to the courts is via gates all around the courts.
  
• The gates open outwards, some are single and some are double with one side locked.
  
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
  
• The surface of the courts is tarmac and artificial grass with sand.
  
• There are also bowling greens.

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Children's Playground

• The children's playground is located on the right of the park.
  
• There are 3 open access points around the playground.
  
• The access points are 128cm wide.
  
• There is a range of children's play equipment.
  
• The surface of the playground is rubber.
  
• There is ample bench seating available.
  
• The skate park is at the rear of the children's area car park.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Bagshaw 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of the museum.
  • There is 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 229cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 6in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low visual 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 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 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Bagshaw 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 on the right of the museum.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are 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.