The Borough Museum and Art Gallery (The Brampton Museum), Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Details
Accessibility
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
"Wheelchair accessible throughout public space.
Access toilet
Hearing loops in meeting rooms
Assistance dogs allowed throughout the building
Lift access
Hands on exhibits on request (where possible please contact us beforehand to arrange)"
"There is wheelchair access available to all areas. We have an accessible toilet. We have a wheelchair available to visitors kindly donated to us by Castle Comfort Centre, Wolstanton. For visitors with hearing impairment we hold a portable induction loop at reception and also an induction loop in the main gallery. These can be used by switching hearing aids to the T-position."
Brief description
"We have a number of rooms, displays and exhibition spaces:
Main Exhibition Space
1940’s display and Militaria cases
Archaeology Gallery
The Red Room
The Victorian Room
Civic life Gallery
The Hall Gallery
The Toy gallery
The Victorian Street Scene
Lighting is generally good but can be dim in some areas due to the need to protect our artefacts from the damaging effects of light.
There is seating to the right of reception, in the Main Gallery space, Archaeology gallery, Toy gallery and throughout the Museum in general."
Address
Brampton Park
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0QP
bramptonmuseum@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Phone
01782 619705
Website
https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/bramptonmuseum
Directions
Located in one corner of Brampton Park which is reached by following Queen Street A527 towards May Bank/Wolstanton from Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre. The Museum is 10 minutes walk from the town centre and 15 minutes walk from the bus station. Number 97, 98, 99 First Group Bus can be taken from Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and drops off at a bus stop at the front of the park.
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"Number 97, 98, 99 First Group Bus can be taken from Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station and drops off at a bus stop at the front of the park. The museum building is 200m from a bus stop giving access to Newcastle-under-Lyme and Wolstanton (numbers 97. 98, 99 ) and a ten minute walk from the un-manned bus station where other buses to Stoke town, Stoke-on-tent railway station and City Centre Hanley run."
Amenities
Baby Changing Facilities: "There are male and female public toilets accessed via the main reception area. There is also a separate access toilet with baby changing facilities. There are baby changing facilities available in all toilets. Breastfeeding mothers are welcome and a quiet area can be provided if required."
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
Royal Stoke University Hospital
1,445 metres*
1.78 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.