ACCESSIBILITY
Car-parking
On-street parking for Blue Badge holders is available in Penmaenmawr’s high street. Depending on the spaces available, the distance to the museum from the on-street parking is between 10 metres and 50 metres.
For safe access to and from your vehicle, we recommend you use the car-parking facilities in Fernbrook Road if possible. Please see the ‘Visit Us’ section of our website for directions.
From Fernbrook Road car-park:
At the top of the car-park, outside the library, there are two designated Blue Badge parking bays.
Ramped access to the high street is located between the public toilets and the public library.
Follow the ramp to the high street and turn right onto the accessible pavement (approx. 1.7m wide, widening to approx. 3m wide)
Follow the pavement around to the right, until you reach a dropped kerb on your left.
Cross the road at the dropped kerb. There is another dropped kerb on the other side, and when you reach it, go left and follow the curve of the pavement around to the right (the pavement here is approx. 1.7m wide, widening to approx. 2m wide)
Continue straight ahead for approx. 50 metres.
Penmaenmawr Museum is on the right, opposite the Mountain View bunkhouse.
The pavement outside the museum is approx. 1.4m wide and the entrance to the museum is flat with a 1.2m wide doorway.
In the museum
Doorways and corridors are a minimum of 1.2m wide and the layout of public spaces and the public toilet allows for wheelchair access and turning. The floors of the museum are level and you will not come across ramps or steps.
Toilet facilities
the toilet and bathroom is wheelchair accessible and it is equipped with support rails
the tap and soap dispenser are automatic and work by placing your hands underneath them
the baby changing table is located on the right-hand wall of the bathroom
you’ll find nappies and sanitary products in a bag that is hanging to the left of the baby-changing table, in case you need them
outside the toilet door, there is a chair for carers to wait for the person they are with
Lift
A wheelchair-accessible lift is available if you require access to the first floor.
Assistance dogs
Visitors with assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
The museum’s gallery and coffee shop is fitted with a hearing loop. To access the loop, please switch your hearing aid to the T-position.
British Sign Language (BSL)
Some of the museum’s volunteers are learning British Sign Language (BSL) and they would welcome the chance to improve their skills with visitors who use BSL. You will also find information about local history in BSL on the museum’s digital screens.
Sunflower lanyard
Sunflower lanyards are available at the counter in the coffee shop and at the reception desk. If you choose to wear the lanyard, our volunteers will understand that you have a hidden disability and you may want a little help or more time. You don’t need to explain why you are using the lanyard or provide proof of a disability. They are free to use.
Coffee shop
The museum’s coffee shop serves hot drinks, cold drinks, biscuits, crisps and cakes. The coffee shop is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
If you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements, please speak to one of our volunteers serving in the coffee shop before ordering.
Clear guides
A clear guide to the museum is available to download here.
Copies are also available in the museum.
A clear guide that illustrates the journey from the car-park to the museum is available here.
