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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include museum, gift shop, cafe.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include The Garden House, Memorial Gardens, Cenotaph.
• Related link The Garden House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/garden-house
• Related link Clifton Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/clifton-park
• Related link Clifton Park Cenotaph and Memorial Gardens.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/clifton-park-cenotaph-and-memorial-gardens

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the right of the museum.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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 375cm x 504cm (12ft 4in x 16ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Museum Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Museum Entrance.
  • 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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 not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are two electric charging points on the right as you enter the car park.

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Outside Access (Museum Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • 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 104cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Gift Shop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the Museum.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the left and right of the doors.
  • 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 right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The handrail is on the left when using the ramp to the left of the doors, and on the right when using the ramp to the right of the doors.

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Outside Access (Walker Café Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Museum.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • 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) 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 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the doors and to the right of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Entrance (Walker Cafe)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the gift shop.

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• Entrance View
  • 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) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

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Inside Access

• 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 moderate to good.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, contact the Museum in advance.

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• Comments View
  • The wheelchair is only for use within the Museum.
  • To borrow a wheelchair for use in the park, visitors can contact the Garden Building (please see separate guide).

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Reception (Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Museum 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 portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is 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 26/10/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • This desk is used to buy tickets for museum talks and is also the payment counter for the Gift Shop.
  • There are tables and chairs in the Gift Shop for eating food or having drinks from the Café.
  • The height of the tables is 72cm.
  • Some of the chairs have armrests.

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Eating and Drinking (Walker Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the rear of the Museum.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Museum Entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held 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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• Comments View
  • There is additional seating for the Café in the Gift Shop or outside.

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Archive Room

• The venue has an archive search room.
• Records kept include the York and Lancaster Regiment Archive, Local Council Records, Parish Council Records and Local Newspaper Archives amongst others.
• The archive room is located to the rear of the venue.
• Access to the archive room is through the venue Gift Shop.
• The doors to the archive room are double doors with one door leaf locked.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are heavy.
• The doors are 91cm wide.
• There are desks in the archive room.
• The desks are 67cm high.
• There are chairs in the archive room.
• Some of the chairs have armrests.
• The archive room has microfilm readers.
• The height to the top of the screen is 137cm.
• The height to the controls is 104cm.
• The height to the microfilm loading slot is 92cm.
• There is a portable hearing loop in the archive room.
• The hearing loop was tested on 26/10/22 and was working.

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Dining Room

• There is a dining room within the Museum which is available to hire and can seat up to 40 people.
• There are chairs with no armrests.
• There is level access to the room.
• There are double doors to access the dining room
• The doors are 99cm wide and may be difficult to open.

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Other Floors (Main Stairway)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Back Stairway)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are at the rear of the venue.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the room to the right of the Museum Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Museum Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Museum Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue, in the corridor to the back of the Gift Shop.
  • There is not 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 the reception desk.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 188cm x 212cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 120cm and 180cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair 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 within the Accessible Toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • This toilet can be used by all visitors.

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Level Change (Accessible and Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• 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 have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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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 to the rear of the venue, in the corridor leading from the Gift Shop.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the Museum Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not 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 low to moderate.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are 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 on the grass areas surrounding the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.