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Shepherd Wheel

Whiteley Woods, off Hangingwater Road, Sheffield, S11 2YE

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Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/endcliffe-park.
  • Comments View
    • The museum is located in Endcliffe Park, for more information about parking, access into and access around the park - please see the access guide for the park.

Introduction (Sheffield Industrial Museum)

  • Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/kelham-island-museum.
  • Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet-outdoor-area.
  • Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet-learning-centre.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.

Opening Times (October - March)

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday Closed.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday Closed.
  • Saturday 11:00 - 15:00.
  • Sunday 11:00 - 15:00.
  • Comments View
    • The venue is open for bookings during the week, please contact the venue for more information.

Opening Times (April - September)

  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday Closed.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday Closed.
  • Friday Closed.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Hull Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Main Hull.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

Outside Access (Small Hull Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Small Hull.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • 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 varied.
  • Comments View
    • There are interactive programmes available on tablet computers.
    • There are touch tours available.
    • There are interactive guided tours of the site.
    • There are listening posts available.

Level Change (Rear Courtyard)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.