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JW Evans Silver Factory
Access at J.W. Evans Silver Factory
Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
Adult Changing Area
Handrails
Easy-use Cutlery
Assistance Dogs Welcome
Wheelchair Loan
Site Folders
Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access into the entrance room only. Unfortunately the rest of the factory is not wheelchair accessible.
Entrance / Set Down
Due to on-road parking, it may not be possible to drop off disabled visitors directly outside the property's entrance.
Disabled Parking
No
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
Narrow, steep and uneven stairs throughout.
Lift Access
No
Seating And Restpoints
There is some seating in the entrance room.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
Handrails
Assistance Dogs Welcome
Braille Guides
Braille Signage
Torches
Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include the sound of the drop steam engine when running and the smell of industrial buildings (oil, dust and metal!)
Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
There is low lighting in some of the hallways and rooms.
Colour Contrasts
All pathways and staircases are of a similar colour.
Large Print
No
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
Vibrating Fire Alarms
Tour Transcripts
Film Subtitles
BSL Tours
Audio Installation Transcripts
Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
Adult Changing Area
Easy-use Cutlery
Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include the sound of the drop steam engine when running and the smell of industrial buildings (oil, dust and metal!)
Handling Objects
No
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
No
Large Print Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
Bottle / Food Warming
High Chairs
Health And Safety
Trip Hazard
Care should be taken when climbing the building's historic steps. There are also objects on the factory floor.
Slip Hazard
Some courtyard areas are open to the elements and may become slippery when wet. There may also be engine grease in some locations.
Steep Slope
There are many slopes due to the age of the building.
Steep Stairs
There are four sets of very steep and narrow staircases.
Uneven Ground
The floors are uneven with many objects placed on them.