Do You Dream of a Day Out?
A guide to access and facilities for elderly & disabled people.
This is the 16th edition of the “Days Out” Booklet which we have been able to produce. Further copies can be obtained from us at The Independent Living Centre, Semington BA14 6JQ. We have recently contacted all of the locations listed to ensure the booklet is up to date. If you have visited somewhere you feel should be included why not let us know by telephoning 01380 871007. Unfortunately, we are unable to corroborate the information in the booklet, so if you are planning a visit and have specific requirements, or need to know what type of path surfaces are provided, we do urge you to ring the phone number shown to ensure your needs can be met. There are 8 new entries in this year’s booklet, offering an even wider range of entertainment to enjoy.
So go ahead and have a great “DAY OUT” From all the Team at The Independent Living Centre
WILTSHIRE & BATH INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE YOUR LOCAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The Wiltshire & Bath Independent Living Centre provides impartial advice to elderly and disabled people, offering practical solutions for easier living. You can view and try a wide range of products alongside an Occupational Therapist, receive information by post or visit our website www.ilc.org.uk for further information. We can also provide information about equipment hire/loan, Benefit entitlement, holidays etc. for you, a friend or client. If we are unable to answer your query directly we will signpost you to the relevant service. Or make a weekday appointment to visit us, This must be arranged in advance.
Call us on 01380 871007
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House & Garden Refreshments & Equipment for Access Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD T: 01225 460503 www.americanmuseum.org Disabled parking Museum is Accessible light Wheelchairs for is outside the accessible using lunches and loan. Mobility house. the lift & ramps. teas. scooters are not allowed. Blue badge The grounds Accessible parking. and play area toilets are in the Assistance dogs are partly Gallery Shop are welcome. A golf buggy for accessible with and Coach transport is some slopes House. Free entry for available. one helper. Open: Open March–October from 12 noon–5pm Tuesday–Sunday. Cafe and Gardens open from 10:30am. Closed Mondays (except Bank Holiday Mondays and in August) See website or phone for “Christmas Season”
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Avebury Manor House – Alexander Keiller Museum & Barn Gallery, Avebury, Nr Marlborough SN8 1RF T: 01672 539250 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Disabled parking Museum Restaurant in Wheelchair for is 200 yards galleries and the farmyard – hire. from the house. Manor garden level entrance. are accessible Large print and Drop off point. with ramped Shop level Braille guides. entrances. entrance. Assistance dogs The stone circle Accessible allowed in the is only partly toilets behind Museum and accessible due the barn gallery. barn gallery. to terrain. Manor House closed during summer solstice in June. Winter closing times 4pm or dusk if earlier. Check website or phone for further opening times.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Bowood House & Gardens, Calne SN11 0LZ T: 01249 812102 www.bowood.org At the front of A slope at entry. The restaurant, Manual the Hotel and Fully accessible bar and coffee wheelchairs – outside the ground floor. shop on arrival advisable to Courtyard. A recorded tour are all book in is available for accessible. advance. upper floors. Accessible Assistance dogs Remote grounds toilets are in are welcome. are uneven and Reception on sloping – not the ground floor. Braille tours are wheelchair available. accessible. Concession Seats and rails rates available. are provided. Open: End March–End October 11.00am–5.30pm (grounds open until 6pm) Closing times 1 hour earlier after clocks change.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Cholderton Rare Breed Farm Park, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EW T: 01980 629438 www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com Free parking. Most of the park Ramp to the Wheelchair NO is accessible. Café in the farm LONGER house. available to hire. Picnic areas in the garden A specially Dogs are undercover area adapted toilet is allowed in the also accessible. available. park on a lead. Concession rates available. Open: 7 days a week 10.00am–4.00pm Closed: Christmas & Boxing day, New Years Eve & New Years Day.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Clarks Shopping Village, Street, Somerset BA16 0BB T: 01458 840064 www.clarksvillage.co.uk There are 4 Accessible Total of 9 cafes, Shopmobility nearby car parks footpaths & takeaways and Scheme from with disabled most shops are coffee shops. The Grange car bays. wheelchair park. Pre-arrival accessible. 4 toilet blocks all form available to with accessible complete online. facilities. Open: All year, closed Christmas and Boxing Day. Late night shopping until 8pm on Thursday.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Corsham Court, Corsham, Wilts SN13 0BZ T: 01249 712214 www.corsham-court.co.uk In the Church Platform lift to No refreshments 1 manual square. the state rooms. available. wheelchair available. Disabled people Motorised Accessible can drive to the wheelchairs are toilets are in the Free garden front of house not permitted in gardens. access for one for directions to the house. wheelchair user parking facilities. and one carer. All garden areas are on one level. Charges for the house. Dogs allowed in the garden only. Open: Summer; Late March–late September 2.00pm–5.30pm. Closed Mondays & Fridays but open Bank Holidays. Winter: October–mid March weekends only 2.00pm-4.30pm. Closed in December. Open to groups by appointment throughout the year by prior appointment.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Portsmouth PO5 3NT T: 023 9282 7261 www.ddaymuseum.co.uk Disabled parking All on one level May-Sept, light Wheelchairsis available. so fully lunch & snacks, must pre book. accessible for hot and cold Dropping off those with drinks. Induction loops outside museum mobility and audio-visual is possible upon difficulties and Accessible in reception and request. wheelchair toilets are near theatre. users. to reception. Free admission and lowered counters for wheelchair users & carers. Assistance dogs allowed. Open: Open daily. April–Sept 10.00–5.30pm; Oct–March 10.00-5.00pm Closed 24th – 26th December.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Dyrham Park, Nr. Chippenham, Wilts SN14 8ER T: 0117 937 2501 www.nationaltrust.org.uk In the main car 11 steps to Refreshments & Braille & large park – 5 min entrance with shop with print guides. walk. alternative ramped house access. entrance. Free wheelchair Free shuttle bus. hire. Scooters Accessible route Accessible not permitted. on ground floor. toilets are in the car park and the Dogs allowed in Steep slopes & courtyard near walking area at uneven floor. to the house. main car park. Open: House – Mid March – end Oct 12.00 noon – 5.00pm. Gardens - Mid March–start Jan 11.00am–5.00pm, Closed Christmas Day.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information East Somerset Railway, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP T: 01749 880417 www.eastsomersetrailway.com 6 space in car Wheelchair Main meals Wheelchair to park adjacent to ramp for the available only on hire. main railway train. days the trains building – are operating. Assistance dogs entrance 50m. There are steps only. and a disabled Accessible Drop off point is pathway but with toilets in main available. a steep slope. railway building. One adapted carriage via ramp.
Restaurant at car park level.
Shop on platform level. Open: See website or phone, as times vary.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, Nr Beaulieu, Hants SO45 1AZ T: 023 8089 1203 www.exbury.co.uk Disabled spaces Motorised Restaurant, tea Wheelchairs to at the front of scooters are rooms, gift shop, loan. the main car welcome on plant centre and park at the recommended gallery Free entry for entrance. pathways. accessible. carers.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT T: 01935 840565 www.fleetairarm.com 15 yards to Ground level Swordfish Manual entrance. entrance. Restaurant in wheelchairs grounds. T:01935 842600 95% access to museum. Warnefords Assistance dogs Restricted summer cafe & are permitted. access: Picnic area. Fuselage of Induction loops. Concorde, Seats in the Brush with War summer outside Pre-bookable Gallery, and the restaurant. guides for sight Merlin impaired Exhibition. Easy access visitors. Audio toilets. info points to Indoor lift. pre-arrange. Open: April–Oct 10.00am–5.30pm, Nov–April 10.00am–4.30pm Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays and 24th–26th December.
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Gardens are accessible with some slopes and many seats.
2 accessible toilets situated at entrance.
Wheelchair access maps. Chauffeured tours.
Steam train with adapted Assistance dogs carriage. allowed. Open: Daily Mid March – November 10am – 6.00pm (or dusk if earlier)
Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Forde Abbey and Gardens, Chard, Somerset TA20 4LU T: 01460 220231 www.fordeabbey.co.uk Disabled parking Entrance can be Accessible Tea Free entry for 10m from the widened. Rooms. wheelchair entrance. users or those Upstairs is not Accessible registered blind. Accessible drop accessible- slide toilets available. off point 50m show available. Wheelchair & from entrance. scooter hire £2. Gardens mostly accessible with Large print info. resting chairs No hearing loop. inside and out. Dogs on leads. Open: Gardens - All year 10am–5:30pm House – May-October 12-4pm. Closed Sat and Mon (except Bank Hols)
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury BA6 9EL T: 01458 832267 www.glastonburyabbey.com No car park on Wheelchair Wheelchair Manual site. accessible. accessible Wheelchairs. outdoor café Nearest car park The office, shop May – Sept. Large print map. is St Dunstans. & museum are ramped. Accessible toilet Audio tapes & One blue badge fingertip guide. space available. Lady Chapel is Those with wheelchair Hearing loops in mobility passes accessible. 95% ticket office & can park in any grounds are also shop. space for free. accessible by gravel & dust Braille guided paths. tour.
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Dogs on leads. Open: Every day except Christmas day. Nov-Feb 9am-4pm, March-May&Sept-Oct 9am-6pm, June-Aug 9am-8pm
Open: Daily from 10am-5:30pm Closed: 24th – 26th December & 1st January.
Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay St, Bath BA1 2NT T: 01225 443000 www.janeausten.co.uk A short walk The ground floor Tea Rooms are Assistance dogs from Charlotte exhibition is on the second only. Street Car park, accessible. floor - no lift. 100m. Free audio tour Ramps are Accessible available. shop. Large text interpretation The basement is Toilet not easily boards not easily accessible. accessible for Touch objects those with Nearest not cased. walking accessible toilet difficulties. is at Charlotte St Car park. 100m.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Nr. Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QA T: 01794 369317/318 www.hilliergardens.org.uk Accessible Most areas are Refreshments, Free wheelchair parking is at the accessible. light meals and hire to be front of the accessible booked in pavilion & in the The all-ability toilets available advance. closest visitor paths allow in the Pavilion car park. access to the and Jermyn’s Concession gardens. house. rates available. Seating around Guide dogs the garden. allowed. Open: April - October 10.00am – 6.00pm, Nov - March 10.00 – 5.00pm. Closed Christmas & Boxing Day.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Cotswold Country Park, Shorncote, Cirencester GL7 6DF T: 01285 868096 www.cotswoldcountrypark.co.uk Parking adjacent Ramps to shop Available in the All dogs to the facilities. and information Visitor Centre. allowed. point in the Lakeside Café is Disabled parking Visitor Centre. accessible – available – summer only. speak to staff on Picnic & BBQ arrival. sites with tables Accessible for wheelchair toilets are next users. to main entrance and near main beach. Open:
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Check website or phone for opening times, as often vary.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Lackham Countryside Centre, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2NY T: 01249 466866 www.lackham.co.uk Parking near the Accessible. The Coffee shop and Touch areas house and the House has steps Garden with seating and car park by the and a ramp is restaurant are handrails. Avon Centre. available. accessible by use of ramp. Dogs are Wide path in the permitted. garden. Raised Accessible flower beds and toilets are in the Portable loop sensory garden. Main House, hearing Avon Centre assistance Lift available in and walled system. house. garden. Open: Easter – August on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Daily throughout August 10.00am – 5.00pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information The Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury SP5 5PT T: 01725 516971 www.larmertree.co.uk Main car park, Yes, all Tea room in the Wheelchair loan. cars can be accessible using Pavilion. parked by the gravel paths. Guide dogs Pavilion Accessible welcome. entrance. toilets at the Coffee Grove Tour guides can Café. be arranged in advance.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG T: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Disabled parking Abbey has Stable Tea Wheelchairs to 100 yards in the difficult steps; a Room at the loan & one Abbey photo album is Red Lion car single PMV. Courtyard & Red in the Cloisters park. Lion car park. which are Guide dogs accessible by a Accessible only. ramp. toilets are at the Abbey entrance Audio, Braille The Grounds and Red Lion and large print are largely car park. guides. accessible on gravel paths, RADAR key Accessible route with seats. from the Tea map. rooms. Induction loop in the shop. Open: Opening times vary – see website or phone for more information.
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Open: April-October 11am-4:30pm Sun-Thurs Closed: Fri & Sat. Check online or phone before visiting, as sometimes closed for events on other days.
Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Lacock Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG T: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Red Lion car A lift is available. The Stable Tea Guide dogs park across the Room in the only. road. Red Lion car park. Group guided tours for visually Accessible impaired – need toilets are in the to book in Red Lion car advance. park. Open: Opening times vary – see website or phone for more information.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Living Coasts, Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG T: 0844 474 3366 www.livingcoasts.org.uk Beacon Quay Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair loan. Council car accessible water-side Café; park, adjacent, 3 throughout the linking to the Assistance dogs disabled spaces entire site: shop. are allowed. on top deck with timber & direct access to concrete Accessible Guided tours for the café. flooring. toilets next to the visually the shop, in the impaired. 01803 Lift available entrance hall 202470 and at the Café on the first floor. Special needs groups. 01803 697569 Open: Every day except Christmas Day 10.00am – 4.00pm.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW T: 01985 844400 www.longleat.co.uk Disabled parking Wheelchair The Wessex Wheelchair hire in the main car Access to the Pavilion and T:01985 844400 park. House via the Picnic area. Victoria The Cellar Café. Assistance dogs kitchens. A lift to are welcome in all floors. Accessible all areas except toilets at the the Safari Park A maximum of 4 watering hole, and the Motion wheelchairs in the Adventure Simulator. the house at one Castle, Bat time. Cave, Tropical Free dog Storm Café & kenneling is Room for one Wessex Pavilion available. wheelchair on Jungle Express. Open: Opening times vary – see website or phone for more information.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Lydiard Park, Lydiard, Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA T: 01793 770401 www.lydiardpark.org.uk A drop off point Wheelchair Café in Visitors Assistance dogs and parking is access to the Centre is are allowed. available in the House, Church accessible. courtyard of the & Visitor Centre. Pre-booked house, off Hay Accessible tours for the Lane. The gardens are toilets at the partially sighted. mainly level and Visitor Centre, accessible. Coach House & Story box audio Forest café. guides are available. Tramper available for 2hrs at a time. Open: The Park–7:30am-dusk every day. Garden–11am-4pm every day. House-11am-4pm Weds-Sun
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hants SO21 1JH T: 01962 777407 www.marwell.org.uk Large car park Marwell Hall is Accessible kiosk Wheelchairs with designated not open to the and shop Available. disabled public. around the park. parking. Concession All areas are Ample rates available. wheelchair accessible accessible. toilets available. Assistance dogs allowed. Free road trains Changing with adapted Places toilet. Sensory trail carriage. Radar key MP3. Hearing needed. loop at Coati talk Open: All Year - Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Off Peak 10 – 4pm, Standard 10 – 5pm, Peak times 10 -6pm.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Old Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Nr Shaftsbury, Wilts SP3 6RR T: 01747 870487 www.english-heritage.org.uk 2 bays near to Easier access at Ramped access Assistance dogs entrance, setting rear of castle. to shop. are allowed. down at the entrance gate Steps to the Accessible Audio Tour is 20m. Tower & The toilets at the available. Pavilion. Custodian’s Ground floor is kiosk – ask for Handrails. accessible. the key. Tour transcripts. Loose and impacted gravel One induction paths. loop. Open: Daily April–June & Sept 10am–5pm, July–August 10am–6pm, Nov–March weekends only 10–4pm. Closed over Christmas & New Year.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Old Sarum Castle, Castle Road, Salisbury, Wilts SP1 3SD T: 01722 335398 www.english-heritage.org.uk Near to The monument, Ramped access Assistance dogs entrance. outer bailey and to Shop. are allowed. grounds are Pre-booked set accessible. Accessible Handrails. down is near to toilets near the bridge. Grass slopes, shop via ramp. Bench at the top loose gravel and of the bridge. One disabled narrow paths. bay. Induction loop in Steep slope to shop. top viewing point Handling can be arranged. Open: 10am-4pm Nov-March. 2017 times available online.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7RU T: 0844 474 2222 www.paigntonzoo.org.uk 29 disabled The Zoo is Accessible Wheelchair loan parking spaces mostly Island and scooters for and a drop-off accessible with restaurant, hire. £20 deposit point outside the some gradients kiosk and shop. + £5 for scooter. main entrance. & some steep hills. Accessible Induction loop. These are toilets at the mostly on the 1st There is main entrance, Tours for level, some are plenty of Restaurant, Play partially sighted. on the 2nd level. seating. Centre and Assistance dogs Avian Centre. welcome. Best route map is available. Special needs groups. 01803 697569 Open: Daily 10am–closing times vary. Closed Christmas Day.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire S051 6AL T: 023 8081 4442 www.paultonspark.co.uk Disabled parking The park Restaurants and Free wheelchair in main car park. grounds & most Self-Service hire. rides are Kiosks are all accessible. accessible. Free entry for guests with their Lakeside Walk Accessible own wheelchairs has compacted toilets at the gravel. main entrance, Queue assist Wagoner’s available with The Rio Grande Restaurant, Rio proof of & The Victorian Grande & Cobra disability. Carousel have a Ride. special carriage. Assistance dogs Open: April–Oct 10am–5.30pm. Nov–March 10.30am-4.30pm.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Roman Baths, Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ T: 01225 477785 www.romanbaths.co.uk None provided – 2 lifts are The Restaurant 2 wheelchairs & use facilities in available making in the Pump 1 scooter to hire. Bath 90% of the site Room is accessible. accessible. Audio guide compatible with Some steps & Accessible T switch, or uneven paving. toilets at the printed copy of entrance. audio guide text. Risk of claustrophobia Sign language in some areas. headsets. Free entry for carers. Open: Times vary – check website or phone for more information. Late evening entry July and August.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA1 2QH T: 01225 477789 www.fashionmuseum.co.uk 100m in Museum is on Assembly Auto guides are Lansdown the ground floor Rooms Cafe on compatible with Road & – level access. the ground floor. a T switch. 80m in Alfred Street. A lift to the lower Accessible toilet Audio tour text ground floor. on the lower in large print is ground floor. available. Open: All year except Christmas & Boxing Day. March-Oct 10:30-6pm Nov-Feb 10:30-5pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT T: 01225 477233 www.victoriagal.org.uk Use Bath Automatic door. Drinks machine A sign language car parks. in lounge area interpreter on Ground & 1st on 1st floor. advance request Blue Badge floor accessible spaces on by ramp at the Adapted toilet Activities can be st Bridge Street. entrance. on the 1 floor. pre-arranged for disabled groups. A lift is available. Shopmobility 01225 481744 Open: Tues–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 13.30–5pm. Closed: Mondays
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon SN2 2TA T: 01793 466646 www.steam-museum.org.uk Disabled parking Fully accessible Lift to an Wheelchairs & is near to with ramps and accessible Café scooter to hire. entrance, drop lifts to access all on first floor. off possible. display areas. Video & large Accessible print info panels. Low level toilets on the counters at ground floor Concession Ticket Desk, next to ticket rates. shop & café. desk with a call point. Personal guide – pre-book. Adult changing room. Induction loop. Assistance dogs Open: 10am-5pm daily. Closed over Christmas and New Year.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EJ T: 01722 555120 www.salisburycathedral.org.uk Disabled The Cathedral Refectory 3 wheelchairs parking bays in floor, Chapter Restaurant and available to hire. The Close. House & Ladywell Kiosk Cloisters are are accessible. Assistance dogs accessible. welcome. Accessible Tower not easily toilets. Touch and feel. accessible. Large print leaflet & Induction loop.
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Shop mobility 01722 328068 Open: Shop/Restaurant April-Oct 9.30am-4.30pm, Nov-March 10am-5pm. Cathedral/Chapter House 12noon–4pm. Times can vary, please check.
Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Stourhead, Stourton, Warminster BA12 6QF T: 01747 841152 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Visitor Centre & 13 steps to the Spread Eagle Wheelchairs, Spread Eagle entrance. Courtyard & Scooters & stair car parks. Restaurant climber for hire. All showrooms accessible. Wheelchair are level access. Shop level Braille and large accessible access. print guides. transfer. Accessible map route for Accessible Induction loop A 6 seater gardens. toilets at Visitor and portable buggy is Reception, loop for guided available. Gravel paths, Spread Eagle tours. some steep Courtyard and Shuttle bus in slopes. Restaurant. Sensory main season. Experience. Open: Gardens open all year. House open March–Nov. Tower opens 12–4 school hols and weekends. Closed Winter.
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Limited Lay-by parking in Sutton Lane
Two are designated sites of Special Specific Interest. Green-winged and southern marsh orchids.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Stonehenge, Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7DE T: 0870 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge 22 disabled The Visitor Café and Wheelchair loan. bays. Centre & stone accessible circle are toilets. Induction Loop Accessible accessible by shuttle bus. tarmac & grass. Emergency only Large print toilet near guides, Limited seating stones. transcripts & at the stones. Tactile objects Adult changing. Assistance dogs Open: All year round. Tickets issued in time slots, so best to pre-book.
Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Sutton Lane Meadows, Chippenham Wiltshire T: 01672 539167 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk//sutton-lane-meadows
Open: All year round – dawn till dusk.
None at the meadow.
Dogs on leads are welcome. Occasionally livestock are grazing.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS T: 01666 880220 www.forestry.gov.uk Inform staff who Good Accessible Free loan of will direct you to accessibility on Courtyard Café scooters and the car park hard paths. and Restaurant. wheelchairs near the arena 0300 067 4861 entrance. Trails off the Accessible toilet paths can be in welcome Concession for difficult – caution building. disabled visitor, if wet. carer free. Changing Advise against facilities Assistance dogs using 3 wheel including ceiling welcome. scooters. hoist, near Great Oak Hall.
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Refreshments & Accessible Toilets Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Glos GL2 T: 01453 891900 Car park All buildings and Restaurant & with 17 disabled most hides are snack Kiosk bays. step free. both accessible. Main routes level access, ramps and hard surfaced paths with tarmac.
6 accessible toilets available.
Equipment for Hire & other Information 7BT www.wwt.org.uk Wheelchairs and scooters available to hire with £5 donation Hearing induction loop. Assistance dogs allowed.
Accessible Land Rover safari. Enlarged maps. Open: Daily 9.30am –5.30pm April – October, 9.30am – 5.00pm November – March. Closed Christmas Day.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LZ T: 01249 730204 www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk 45 metres to the There are Restaurant is Wheelchairs entrance which ramped accessible for available to hire. has one step. alternative wheelchair routes to all users. Assistance dogs areas. allowed. Accessible Accessible toilets in the grounds. shop area. Some steep areas. Open: Opening hours vary. Check website or phone for more information.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LS T: 01962 857200 www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk Parking in The ground floor The Refectory in T – Loop. Winchester. is accessible. the Visitor's Braille guide. Centre is Disabled people Access to upper accessible. Touch and may be dropped floor by chair lift. hearing off in the Inner The Inner and Accessible facility Close – phone Outer Close are toilets are in the in advance. accessible. Visitors Centre Sensory trail for adjacent to the pre-booked The Dean Cathedral. groups Garnier Garden has steps and a rail. Open: All year Monday–Saturday 9.30am–5pm, Sunday 12.30–3pm Services and events may affect this – telephone for more information.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Wilton House, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BJ T: 01722 746714 www.wiltonhouse.co.uk Disabled car – Stairs to enter. Accessible fully Manual parking licensed selfwheelchairs and dropping off Lifts and an easy service for hire. point access route. Restaurant in near the the Old Riding Induction loop in entrance. Gravel paths to School. film theatre. be negotiated – recommend Accessible Free admission wheelchairs toilets in the Old to the carer of a users bring Riding School. disabled person. assisting companion Assistance dogs Large print guide. Open: April – September, Sunday – Thursdays and Bank Holidays, House:11.30am –5.00pm, Grounds:11am –5.30pm, Exhibition:11.30–5pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Wilton Shopping Village, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0RS T: 01722 741211 www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk Disabled parking Ramps to the Restaurant in Wheelchair to in coach park at shops if there is Woollen Mill hire free of A36 entrance. a step. shop on first charge. floor accessible Accessible by lift. Assistance dogs grounds with seating in the Accessible square and toilets are on courtyard. ground floor of Shopping Mall. Open: Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information The West Somerset Railway, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5BG T: 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Car parks at The Guards van Facilities vary by Concession stations. has access via Station. fares for the ramp & non slip disabled & flooring. Some shops carer. and cafes are Normal accessible. Assistance dogs carriages are welcome. not wheelchair Accessible accessible. 3 toilets available: adapted Bishops Lydeard carriages can be Crowcombe pre-booked. Healthfield, Stogumber, No easy access Watchet, and at Doniford Halt. Minehead Open: All year – see the timetable on their website.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset BA5 2UE T: 01749 674483 www.wellscathedral.org.uk Disabled parking All of the ground Café. One wheelchair is available at floor is to hire. Cathedral Green accessible. Adapted toilets. car park. Assistance dogs Loop system for services & events Guided tours available in advance. Open: April–Sept 7am–7pm, Oct–March 7am-6pm
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House & Garden Refreshments & Equipment for Access Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Tintinhull Gardens, near Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8PZ T: 01935 823289 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Separate Building – level Small tea room. One wheelchair mobility parking entrance. to borrow. and drop off Mobility toilet point 5 yards Grounds – available. Braille guide. away. accessible with care. Woodland + Orchard – not accessible.
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Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT T: 01225 422462 York Street for The Abbey is nearest disabled accessible parking. except for the Tower tours. Northgate & Southgate Parking also.
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Accessible shop.
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www.bathabbey.org Wheelchair to book in advance 01225 303328
Disabled toilet. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Open: 9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Sat Sunday – 1pm-2:30pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm
Open: Opening times vary – see website or phone for more information. Car Parking Car Parking
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Barrington Court, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ T: 01460 241938 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Car Park 30 Step to Tea Room & 3 wheelchairs yards with entrance, Restaurant. available to hire. disabled parking ground floor is & drop off point. accessible with Adapted toilet in 6 seater buggy route, stairs to Strode House, from car park. other floors. near shop. No accessible toilets at reception. Open: Nov, Dec & January Saturday & Sunday Mid February to October open 7 days a week.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Science Museum, Wroughton SN4 9LT T: 01793 846210 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Disabled parking The museum is Deep Blue Café Adult & Children on Exhibition fully accessible. on the ground wheelchairs to Road outside floor, Revolution hire, pre-book the Museum. Lifts with Braille Café, Eat, Drink T:08708 704868 buttons and shop & picnic audio area. Loop System. announcements. Braille & large All floors have print. Ramps. disabled toilets & wheelchair accessible baby change facilities. Open: Monday – Friday 09.30am – 5.00pm.
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Wiltshire Museum, Devizes, SN10 1NS T: 01380 727369 www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Blue Badge Level access No café, but Hearing loop in space at front of entrance, lift to 4 refreshments lecture room. museum, limited main floors with can be booked car parking to some ramped in advance or Tours for special rear with steps. made available groups and reserved Blue on request. handling Badge space. sessions can be Accessible toilet arranged in on ground floor. advance. Assistance dogs welcome.
Open: Monday - Saturday - 10am to 5pm. Sundays - 12 noon to 4pm Car Parking
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Arundells, Salisbury, SP1 2EN T: 01722 326546 No parking The garden is available. level and accessible to all.
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www.arundells.org.uk/ Accessible Guide dogs toilets are welcome. available in an adjoining building.
A ramp is provided for wheelchair access to the ground floor, but the upper landing is not accessible to wheelchair users. Open: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays 11am to 5pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury, SP1 2EX T: 01722 419419 www.thewardrobe.org.uk/ One parking The Museum is There is an No sound or space is on the ground accessible toilet visual guides available in our floor and is fully available. are available for private car for accessible by visitors with disabled visitors. wheelchair. Bernières Tea visual or aural Room impairments. Please display your Blue Badge prominently. Open: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Closed Sundays and through Dec/Jan
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Go Ape, Forest Of Dean T: 0333 331 5995 £3.50 all day See website or parking phone for details
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www.goape.co.uk/ See website or Please phone in phone for details advance to discuss individual needs for: *Deaf participants *Visually impaired participants *Participants with learning difficulties *Participants with mental health problems *Amputees Open: See website or phone for details
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Mompesson House, Salisbury SP1 2EL T: 01722 335659 www.nationaltrust.org.uk No parking, but Steps to Light lunches, Wheelchair drop off point entrance, but locally baked available to available. level access via scones, cakes borrow alternative route. and teas served in the garden Braille guides Ground floor tea-room accessible. Large print guides Level access to tearoom and Induction loop garden. Open: 11am – 5pm Car Parking
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Refreshments & Accessible Toilets Salisbury Museum, Salisbury SP1 2EN T: 01722 332151 www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Parking There is level King’s House available for access through Café orange or blue the ground floor badge holders. to the shop, Accessible galleries, coffee toilets located Spaces can be shop, toilets and near coffee shop reserved if lecture hall. booked in advance. No lift to first floor.
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Wheelchair can be booked in advance. Induction loop in lecture hall. BSL trained staff possible but not guaranteed. Large print brochures available on request.
Open: Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm
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Refreshments & Equipment for Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Westwood Manor, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2AF T: 01225 863374 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mobility car park Ramp available. No refreshments Braille guide and drop-off Advisable to or toilets on site. point. phone ahead. Large print Nearby guide Ground floor accessible and gardens toilets at the accessible. No Westwood access to first Parish Rooms. floor. Open: Tues, Weds and Sunday 2pm – 5pm Car Parking
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House & Garden Refreshments & Equipment for Access Accessible Hire & other Toilets Information Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP T: 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/ Large free car Flat site with Accessible Free wheelchair park with wide paths and toilets located by hire. disabled spaces numerous the Leopards, in benches. the Restaurant, Wheelchair hire by the Reptile £10 a day. Must All enclosures Courtyard and be booked in have windows at by the Gift Shop. advance. wheelchair height. Changing There is room facilities in the for two Manor House wheelchairs on and by the Gift the train, and Shop. there are no steps. Oaktree Restaurant. Open: 10am – 5pm
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