Accessibility

Visitors who are wheelchair users or whose mobility is limited

• There is step-free access around parts of the Country Park - some parts of the Park are quite steep and some paths around the reservoir are narrow. There is a narrow stone bridge 780mm wide about half way round the reservoir which is the narrowest part of the path. There are areas where the path is muddy and tree roots are growing through the ground.
• We have one accessible toilet in the main toilet block opposite the café. The nearest Changing Places is 1.46 miles away in the Glass Works, Barnsley.
• Accessible parking is available next to the learning hut near the Mill. There is a steep slope to access the cafe and shop from these spaces.
• There are wheelchair accessible picnic benches at the back of the cafe 
• The Mill is on two floors with a steep and narrow staircase leading between them. There is a door on both levels of the Mill providing step free access to some areas on both levels. (Please see our 360 tour below for a full view of the Mill)
• There are benches positioned around the reservoir, at the back of the cafe and near the children's play area.

Visitors who are D/deaf or have hearing loss

• All videos have subtitles
• Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Country Park and in the cafe, shop and Visitor Centre. As the Mill itself is a food production area unfortunately we cannot allow assistance dogs in the Mill itself.

Visitors who are Blind or partially sighted

• Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Country Park and in the cafe, shop and Visitor Centre. As the Mill itself is a food production area unfortunately we cannot allow assistance dogs in the Mill itself.
• Water is available for assistance dogs outside the cafe
• We have a number of audio described videos relating to Barnsley Museums sites and collections, including Worsbrough Mill.

Autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled visitors 

• We have visual stories available for all of our sites
• We have sensory backpacks available to borrow from our shop desk including ear defenders, fidget toys, soft toys and coloured filters. These are free of charge, please return them to the front desk at the end of your visit. We also have sunflower lanyards available to borrow for the duration of your visit. Please note the backpacks and lanyards are only available during shop opening hours (Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 3pm).
• There are a number of trails around the Country Park, including a multi-sensory trail.
• When the Mill is in operation, the machinery can be quite noisy. You may want to bring ear defenders or borrow our sensory backpacks from the shop. The Country Park is a relaxed and natural environment, but can sometimes be busy during the summer months and school holidays. Visiting at the beginning or end of the day will provide a quieter experience.