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Disabled Access Guide for Bradford Industrial Museum
Moorside Road
Eccleshill
Bradford
BD2 3HP
Tel: 01274 435900
Fax: 01274 636362
Email: industrial.museum@bradford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.bradfordmuseums.org
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Introduction
The museum is a former Worsted Mill showing how mill workers lived and with displays of:
Textile machinery
Steam power
Engineering
Printing
Motor vehicles
An art gallery
The photograph on the left shows some of the industrial equipment.
The photograph on the right shows the vehicle exhibit.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
The venue is open on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Eccleshill.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Forster Square.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.5m x 4.2m (8ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 64m (70yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 74m (81yd) from the main 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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The designated bays were obscured by snow at the time of research.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the access road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 126cm (4ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
The lift is located to the right as you enter the venue.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.17m x 1.4m (3ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 102cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are over 120 cm high
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
The bar does serve food.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
The availability of Braille signage does not depend on the exhibition.
The availability of tactile signage does not depend on the exhibition.
Touch tours are not available.
The availability of touch tours does not depend on the exhibition.
Video tours are available.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair ask at reception.
The photograph on the left shows one of the exhibits.
The photograph on the right shows the DDA equipment area.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the rear of the cafe.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 165cm x 218cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 1in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is a push button style of alarm.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is also a pull cord alarm by the door.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the weaving gallery on the 1st floor.
The female toilets are 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the motive power gallery on the ground floor.
The male toilets are 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
The female and male toilets are located to the right as you exit the lift.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
The photographs show two of the exhibits.
