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Bilston Craft Gallery

Address

Mount Pleasant
Bilston
Wolverhampton

WV14 7LU

Contact

Tel : +44 01902 552507
+44 01902 552504

Bilston Craft Gallery is the largest venue in the West Midlands dedicated to the applied arts. It houses the permanent exhibition Craftsense, which includes a collection of the world renowned Bilston enamels, and runs a lively temporary exhibition programme featuring the best in contemporary craft. There is also a community gallery, resource area, craft shop and garden, which features Amber the Dragon, a beautiful wooden sculpture. The Gallery is home to Craftplay, an award-winning creative play space for children 0-7 and their parents and carers.

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Directions

By Road

From the M6, Junction 10: take Black Country Route (A454 & A463) towards Wolverhampton. Go over 3 roundabouts until Oxford Street Island; take the fourth exit. Go over the mini roundabout; turn right at the traffic lights. The Gallery is 175 yards up on the right hand side.

By Public Transport

Nearest train station is Wolverhampton. Take the tram to Bilston Central Metro Station. From the tram stop turn right, then left to traffic lights; right into Mount Pleasant, the Gallery is on the right, past the police station. The 79 bus from Wolverhampton stops in Bilston. From the stop, cross over the road, then turn left into Mount Pleasant.

Bilston Craft Gallery facilities include:

Dogs restrictions
First aid facilities
In town/city centre
Indoor event/attraction
Smoking not permitted
Guided tours available for groups
Educational Visits Accepted
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Visa accepted
Café/restaurant
Picnic site
On site parking
Parking (free)
Groups accepted
Max group size
Toilets

Bilston Craft Gallery accessibility includes:

Ramp/level access
Toilets for disabled visitors
All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Service dogs permitted (eg guide dogs)
Audible alarm system
Clear signage throughout attraction, eg colour contrast, large letters, pictograms
Contrast markings on glass doors and full-height windows
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Disability awareness training for all personnel
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Effective lighting throughout attraction for visually impaired visitors
Films or information touch screens have visual/audible subtitles
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Good colour/tonal contrast throughout attraction, eg doors contrast with floor/walls
Handrail by ramp
Handrail by steps
Information available in braille
Information available in large print
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Level access, ramp or lift to cafeteria
Level access, ramp or lift to gift shop
Level access, ramp or lift to information point

Contact - Bilston Craft Gallery

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