Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Guildhall

Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6HR

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

  • About View
    • The Guildhall in Much Wenlock is a historical building that is still in use and open to the public between April and October on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
    • Services available in the venue include: a market on the lower level, town council meetings and exhibitions on the upper level.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the Butter Market only, the upper level is accessible only by stairs.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The Court Room and Council Chamber.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The Court Room and Council Chamber can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • There is an iPad for visitor information in The Court Room.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are no toilet facilities.

Entrance (Butter Market)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the market.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual gates at this entrance.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.

Area (Butter Market)

  • The Butter Market (sometimes called the Corn Market) is located on the ground floor, beneath the Guild Hall rooms.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: market stalls.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Exit (Butter Market)

  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double manual gates at this exit, however one gate is locked.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.

Access To (Court Room and Council Chamber)

  • The Court Room and Council Chamber are on the first floor of the Guildhall.
  • The journey time from the main entrance gate, on the right side to the first floor is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors, doors permanently held open and bollards.
  • There is stepped access at the side entrance door, before the main staircase.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left, after entering via the side entrance.
  • The Court Room and Council Chamber can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors which are unmarked and have no handrails.

Entrance (Court Room)

  • This entrance is located to the right, at the top of the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.

Counter (Welcome Counter)

  • The counter is located to the right after entering the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 82cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Exhibition Space (Court Room)

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, information boards and handheld information devices.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a video on tablet or mobile phone.

Room (Council Chamber)

  • The room is located through the Court Room.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.