Note that the entrance to the Wyllyotts Centre is on the ground floor, and that the Museum is located on the first floor of the Wyllyotts Centre.

1. Pre-arrival

To contact the museum prior to arrival:

Phone: 01707 645005 (open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, opening times on home page)

Email: pottersbarmuseum@gmail.com

Write to: Potters Bar Museum, Wyllyotts Centre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HN

2. Directions

A map showing how to get to the Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Getting here

By Road: A1(M) southbound to B556

By Rail: The nearest National Rail station is Potters Bar, approx. a 10 min walk away.

By Bus: There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

4. Car Parking
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Wyllyotts Place Public Car Park.
  • The car park is located Wyllyotts Place.
5. Blue Badge Parking
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Wyllyotts Place.

 

Blue Badge bay at the Museum Car access at the Museum

Car park at the Museum Street parking at the Museum

For more information about Blue Badge Parking, visit the AccessAble website (previously named DisabledGo), click here.

6. On arrival

a) Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Main entrance to the Museum

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

b) Level Change (Main Entrance)

Ramp (left) and steps (right) to the main entrance Ramp to the main entrance

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is moderate.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

c) Accessing the Museum on the First Floor

Stairs from the ground floor to the first floor Stairs from the ground floor to the first floor

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground floor and 1st Floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
7. Lift

Picture of the lift doors

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left of reception.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1-0-1.
  • The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.
8. Museum

a) Entrance

Entrance to the Museum on the 1st floor

  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • Level access is via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

b) Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

c) Inside the Museum

  • Exhibits cannot be audio described.
  • Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
  • Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
  • Touch tours are not available.
  • Video tours are not available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
  • To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at reception.
9. Accessible Toilet
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of reception.

Accessible toilet on the ground floor Accessible toilet on the ground floor

a) General

  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).

b) Position of Fixtures

  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).

c) Colour, Contrast and Lighting

  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

d) Baby changing facilities

  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
10. Additional Information
  • No smoking anywhere in the building.
  • Music and audio can sometimes be heard from the adjacent theatre when rehearsals or shows are in progress.
  • The Museum is entirely run by volunteers.
  • There is no First Aider in the Museum; however there are First Aiders present within the main building.