Locomotion
Shildon, County Durham
The museum is wheelchair accessible, with free accessible parking, a Changing Places facility, wheelchairs to reserve, sensory packs, ear defenders and quieter Early Bird sessions.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentThe museum buildings offer broad access support, but covering the complete site can involve long outdoor distances.
Locomotion provides accessible halls, free parking, Changing Places, wheelchair loans and sensory resources. A full visit can involve paths of up to one kilometre and accessible bays may be over 200 metres from a hall, although a closer drop-off point is available.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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Access arrangements at a glance
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Viewing the whole site can involve outdoor paths up to 1,000 metres. Accessible bays vary from about 109 to 213 metres from the halls, though a drop-off and pick-up point is available beside Main Hall.
Shared experience
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