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Get hands-on with history at DIG! DIG is an archaeological adventure, perfect for young explorers aged 5–12! With help from the friendly team, you’ll uncover some of York’s most fascinating stories, buried underground for nearly 2,000 years! DIG is split into three zones: Learn, Uncover, and Explore, each one taking you through a different part of the archaeological journey. Whether it’s your first time digging or you’re already into archaeology, there’s something here for everyone! Kids can dig down deep (in synthetic, no mess soil) to discover artefacts from the four major periods of York’s fascinating history. An Archaeologist is on hand to answer your questions on your finds & help you piece together what it would have been like to live in the past! Prices and opening times can be found here: https://digyork.com/visit-dig/

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rthompson

Aug 2015

Wheel chair user and carer's visit to The Dig, York

A hands-on archaeological museum with tactile exhibits. For a wheel chair user the main exhibits are accessible. However, space is limited in places. Free with max card or one carer goes free and disabled person pays.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by DIG

Disabled Access at DIG

Wide entrance doors, accessible height admissons desk, lift to first floor, hand rail on stairs, accessible toilets, ramps to access some areas of the guided tour, full wheelchair access. (numbers may be limited per tour), large print guides (exhibition only), small number of ear defenders.

Accessible parking at DIG

Haymarket car park is a 5 minute walk away from DIG. It does not belong to the attraction and there is a charge to park there.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at DIG

We have one standard accessible toilet located past the admissions desk towards the back of the building. It is only accessible with a Radar key, however, the admissions staff can give you access to it. This toilet has; a left hand transfer space, support rails next to the toilet, emergency pull chord and accessible height sink with lever taps. It has a wide door and no steps to enter.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.