Plas Glyn-y-Weddw has full access for those with disabilities.

SUMMARY Parking for disabled drivers is located at the back of the building, giving flat, easy access for wheelchair users through the back door. There are easily accessible, fully equipped disabled toilets and a lift to the upper galleries.

PRINCIPLE ENTRANCE The main entrance is located at the front of the building. Entry to the doors is via a set of steps and this entrance is not suitable for wheelchair users. An outer double leaf door set provides a maximum clearing 1400mm wide.

REAR FOYER ENTRANCE (DISABLED ENTRANCE) The reception foyer at the rear entrance is located on the ground floor. Unobstructed floor space is sufficient for independent wheelchair manoeuvre and the floor is level. 

RECEPTION DESK (MAIN HALL) The counter surface of the reception desk is low and suitable for wheelchair users. Unobstructed floor space in front of the counter allows head-on approach by wheelchair users.

TOILET FACILITIES Toilet facilities for public use are located on the ground floor. A wheelchair user accessible toilet is located off the Main Hall. All hand rails are in place and washing/drying utensils placed at a reacheable height for wheelchair users. 

EXHIBITION GALLERIES (KYFFIN GALLERY ON GROUND FLOOR) A single leaf doorway provides a maximum clear opening 1040mm wide, sufficient to admit an independent wheelchair user. The floor surface material is pine plank and the floor is level.

EXHIBITION GALLERIES (AP TOMOS GALLERY ON GROUND FLOOR) A single leaf doorway provides a maximum clear opening 1040mm wide,  sufficient to admit an independent wheelchair user. The floor surface  material is pine plank and the floor is level.

EXHIBITION GALLERIES (LOVE, PRINT AND STUDIO GALLERIES ON FIRST FLOOR - accessed via lift) A single leaf doorway provides a maximum clear opening 1040mm wide,  sufficient to admit an independent wheelchair user. The floor surface  material is pine plank and the floor is level.

EXHIBITION GALLERIES (SEWING ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR - accessed via lift) A single leaf doorway provides a maximum clear opening 950mm wide,  sufficient to admit an independent wheelchair user. The floor surface  material is carpet and the floor is level.

EXHIBITION GALLERIES (ANDREWS ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR - accessed via lift) A single leaf doorway provides a maximum clear opening 950mm wide,  sufficient to admit an independent wheelchair user. The floor surface  material is carpet and the floor is level.

STAIRS A staircase leads from the ground floor Hall area to the first floor galleries. The stair consists of 28 steps in 2 flights. Each step is 160mm high (riser), 300mm deep (treads) and 1800mm wide. A hand rail is fixed to both sides of the steps. 

TEA ROOM The access for wheelchair users to the Tea Room is via the Rear Foyer entrance. The Tea Room is located in a conservatory with level tiled flooring. 

SELF-CATERING APARTMENT Entry to the self catering apartment is located at the rear annexe of the mansion house. A wide entrance is suitable for wheelchair entry. Access to the first floor is via a series of steps. A wheelchair lift is located at the foot of the stairs. The accommodation has 4 bedrooms on the First floor and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. One of the bedrooms on the ground flooor has been adapted for wheelchair use with a disabled toilet/wash room installed. 

The Oriel is committed to providing access for all. It promises:

  1. To comply with the Disability Discrimination Act not only in law, but in spirit
  2. To strive to be an example of best practice
  3. To continue annually to make access improvements and record these improvements
  4. To actively strive to seek funding, sponsorship and grant aid for continued improvements
  5. To actively implement a programme of disability awareness training for staff and volunteers
  6. To treat access issues as central to our function and not in isolation. Access should become an integral part of our core policies i.e. Service Forward Plan, Learning Policy, Exhibition Policy etc.
  7. To list facilities on our website: www.oriel.org.uk
  8. To ensure that access includes both intellectual and physical access and that our policies are social inclusive.