Access Guide
Wakefield Museum
Wood Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2EW
Tel: 01924 305356
Fax: 01924 305353
Email: museumsandarts@wakefield.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wakefieldmuseums.org
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Wakefield.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Wakefield Westgate.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The photograph shows Wood Street outside the museum.
Outside Access (Wood Street)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (Wood Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right hand side of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The hearing assistance is located in the Education and Resource Room.
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 clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the Waterton Gallery at the rear of the museum.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.58m x 1.1m (5ft 2in x 3ft 7in).
There is 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the Wakefield Story Room on the 1st floor.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 143cm x 254cm (4ft 8in x 8ft 4in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Step free access to the female toilets is via the education room.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Step free access to the female toilets is via the education room.
Museum
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
There are wheelchairs and portable seating to borrow at this venue. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
