Access at Castleford Museum
Castleford Museum is committed to being accessible for everyone. Here you can find information about accessible facilities and resources across our site. These will help you plan your visit.
Accessible parking
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The nearest parking is directly behind the museum and library building on Aire Street, WF10 1JL.
Assistance
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Staff are on hand to help in any way we can. There is always a member of staff in the museum reception.
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Volunteers are often in the building and are also available to help. They wear a green uniform.
Moving around our spaces
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The main museum is on floor 3 of the building, accessible by steps or a lift. You can download a floor plan of the building here.
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The Henry Moore display can be found on floor 2 of the building
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The exhibition areas are level throughout
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Some of our exhibition spaces have low light levels to protect delicate objects on display
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Sometimes our exhibitions include audio
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This map shows the sensory environment of the library and museum. You can download the sensory map before your visit here.
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We can provide chairs if you need to sit down during your visit
- We have Makaton signage next to our star objects.
Toilets and baby changing
- Public toilets and baby changing facilities can be found nearby in Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre
- Castleford Museum is a breastfeeding-friendly location. You are welcome to breastfeed your baby here.
- We do not have changing places facilities. The nearest changing places toilet can be found at Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, WF10 4FR, 1.8 miles away
Relaxed Openings
There will be a pop-up tent as an additional quiet area, and one of our craft tables will have fidget toys and sensory objects to explore and distract. Ear defenders will be available on request. During the school holidays we will have the same relaxed Friday provision but with extra activities and trails designed for SEND families.
This is new, so if you have any suggestions for how we can make our Fridays more accessible please get in touch and let us know at museumslearning@wakefield.gov.uk.
Pick and Mix station
We've now got a multi-sensory Pick and Mix station at Castleford Museum.
It’s full of beautiful tactile tools and resources to support you on your visit.
You can find the Pick and Mix station just inside the entrance at the Museum.
Choose from a range of items from the Explore, Touch, See and Sound drawers.
You can fill up a backpack with your choice of items and take with you around the galleries.
Contact Us
Castleford Forum Museum and Library Carlton Street Castleford WF10 1BB