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Wakefield Art Gallery

Venue Image Wentworth Terrace
Wakefield
WF1 3QW
 
Tel: 01924 305900
Fax: 01924 305770
Email: museumsandarts@wakefield.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk

Opening Times

DayOpening Times
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday10:30 - 16:30
Thursday10:30 - 16:30
Friday10:30 - 16:30
Saturday10:30 - 16:30
Sunday14:00 - 16:30

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Wakefield.

Parking

This venue does not have its own car park.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Outside Access

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

No Level Access (Outside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located to the left hand side of the main entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 108cm (3ft 6in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are .

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

Reception

The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

No Level Access (Inside Access)

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the left going up.

There is no access to the first floor for wheelchair users, however the ground floor is level. The permanent collection is located on the first floor.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Comments

There are 2 entrances into the grounds from the street. The entrance from Wentworth Terrace leads into the grounds and straight in front of the steps leading up to the entrance. The entrance from Wentworth Street has a slope and leads to the ramp access to the building. Once up the ramp the main entrance has an automatic door.