An exciting blend of old and new
5
5
Date of visit: April 2018
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around and seeing.
Overall Rating
Excellent
Not sure what too expect when we visited we were delighted to discover such an amazing place and space! Anywhere that fulfills some basic needs like a Changing Places Loo, good parking and easy access makes for a great visit. Then add in to the mix some fascinating galleries, the library, a great cafe and a fun maze and you get my five stars!
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
We fell in love with the place ... it was so easy to wheel in with automatic doors, good signage, a choice of accessible loos, large open spaces and lots to see and do. It was one of those visits that had a sense of something for everyone. That said it was a little unnerving to see the household items of your youth on display in a museum exhibit! A handy lift takes you between the different floors. Moving around was easy and what we loved were the great views you got. Out tip would be to hunt out the corners of the building where there were glass walls and you got fantastic views across the maze, the Abbey Church and adjacent buildings. A well laid out cafe is on the upper floor for when you want a refreshment break. If you want to grab a souvenir there is a spacious gift shop close the to the reception area.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Can’t fault the parking as we had the options of several accessible parking bays and it was fairly easy to find a space that work with my wheelchair accessible vehicle and rear ramp. Spaces to the font and rear of the building. Friends walked from the town centre and it was easy to find and get to. Lots of buses passing nearby as well.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Simple great ... loved the idea that each of the access or loos was a slightly different layout to accommodate different requirements but the icing on the cake has to be the Changing Places Toilet - much needed and so welcome to see.
Staff
Excellent
Friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Additional Information
If you get a minute venture into to the garden and the maze. Grab your self a selfie with the two seated characters ...
