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Our award-winning Museum is located in the former Steward's House, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 18th century to house the Steward of Clitheroe Castle. Visitors will also find a gift shop making it a great day out for all the family.

The museum covers two floors and visitors will be transported through 350 million years of local history. The journey starts with the formation of the landscape we see today and why the Ribble Valley is a haven for unique wildlife. Moving through the galleries the captivating story of the Castle and surrounding area continues to unfold. From local industry and heroes to folklore and legends the exhibits, touchscreen animations and sound points make it a shared experience for everyone to enjoy.

There is a small admission charge for adults. Anyone 18 years or younger goes free.

Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's museum service, on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Clitheroe Castle Museum

Disabled Access at Clitheroe Castle Museum

Clitheroe Castle Museum is within the castle grounds at the centre of the town of Clitheroe. The museum building is at the top of a relatively steep (negotiable by powered scooter) slope. The distance from the main gate to the museum shop is 157 meters (515 feet). Access to the museum is via the shop. The museum is on two floors with stairs and a lift between each floor. The lift is a platform lift and is operated under staff supervision. All of the doors are wide enough for normal sized wheelchairs or buggies to pass through. There is small admission charge for adults. Personal assistants go free. All floors within the museum building itself are accessible by wheelchair, although some of the doorways cannot accommodate wider than average chairs. There is a lift between floors, ramps where appropriate. For visitors with visual impairment, there is the option of a one to one guided tour with one of our Museum Assistants. Also are there numerous audio clips describing events, work conditions and historical descriptions of court cases. Clitheroe Castle keep is open to the public 24/7. The keep is not accessible by wheelchair users due to the number and unevenness of the 30 steps leading up to it.

Lift to all areas

The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to all areas.

Seating at regular intervals

Seating is available at regular intervals

Disabled access

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

Step-free entrance

There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

Accessible parking at Clitheroe Castle Museum

Car Parking and Arrival There are 3 blue badge car parking spaces which operate on a first come, first served basis immediately outside the museum buildings and close to the main entrance. General parking is available for a limited number of cars and drop off is encouraged outside the museum entrance (there is no kerb). The museum car park surface is on a gentle slope, is smooth and covered with resin bonded gravel.

Drop-off or pick up point

There is a drop-off or pick up point less than 50 metres from the accessible entrance.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Transport nearby Clitheroe Castle Museum

Whilst the museum does not offer a collection service, taxis are able to drop people off at the museum entrance. Should hire of equipment be required, please contact Affordable Mobility who can hire wheelchairs, scooters etc. Ribble Valley Shopmobility: 01200 444254 info@affordablemobility.co.uk www.affordablemobility.co.uk/

Bus station or stop

There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

Train station

There is an accessible train station nearby with suitable facilities and assistance available for disabled passengers.

Toilets features at Clitheroe Castle Museum

Museum Toilet Facilities: There is an accessible toilet situated on the ground floor of the museum. A complete toilet block with another dedicated accessible toilet is on the first floor, with access to the Atrium. Both accessible toilets have a baby changing facilities. None of the toilets have steps into them and the flooring is of safety, non-slip linoleum. With wide doors for good access for wheelchairs, the downstairs door width is 870mm and upstairs is 830mm and both toilets are 480mm from floor to seat. Both sinks are operated by lever taps and there are hand dryers. Each accessible toilet is equipped with horizontal and vertical rails which are situated close to the toilet and sink. There is a pull alarm close to the toilet. Lighting is by fluorescent strip in both toilets. There are Braille labels on all toilet doors. All toilets are checked by the front-of-house staff every 30 minutes. Changing Places – Castlefield Toilets: Installed by Ribble Valley Borough Council in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK and funded by the Government’s Changing Places scheme the Castlefield Toilets in the park feature hoists, curtains, showers, grab rails, adult-sized changing benches, privacy screens and space for personal assistants. The toilets are open daily with accessible parking close by. Full details can be found on the Changing Places website at https://www.changing-places.org/

Changing Places toilet with shower

There is a Changing Places toilet with a shower, which includes an adult-sized changing bench, toilet, sink, hoist and shower.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.