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Chelmsford MuseumChelmsford Museum

Local and social history from prehistory to present day, Essex Regiment history, fine and decorative arts (ceramics, costume, glass), coins, natural history, events and talks.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gay friendly Gift shop On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Wheelchairs available

Opening details

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Contact

Miss Sarah Girling
Tel: 01245 605700
View the Chelmsford Museum websitewww.chelmsford.gov.uk/museum
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Venue

Chelmsford Museum

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ

View the Chelmsford Museum websitewww.chelmsford.gov.uk/museum

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Map reference: TL 701055  Lat: 51.72282  Long: 0.46164


By Road:
Take old A12 / Chelmsford approach. Cross roundabout, turn right at next roundabout, left at 3rd roundabout, turn right into Moulsham Street. After 100yds turn right into Oaklands Park.

By Public Transport:
From Chelmsford station it is 1.5 miles to Chelmsford Museum.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Chelmsford station

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VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system