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Eureka! Science + Discovery is a fun, interactive day out on the Wirral, with free support and services for disabled children and their families. The whole site is designed to be accessible. With sensory bags available with different items to help support the experience of visitors with sensory needs. A chill out room for any visitors that need some time away from the (sometimes busy) attraction. Accessible Toilets across the site along with a Changing Places toilet. Ear defenders available to borrow from our Information Desk and staff who are fully trained, ready to assist when needed. We do not charge for essential carers. We also have multi-sensory exhibits along with induction loops at our admission tills, information desk and café, as well as throughout our galleries. We run ‘relaxed’ SENDays on various dates throughout the year for disabled visitors and their families.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Eureka! Science + Discovery

Disabled Access at Eureka! Science + Discovery

Access at the main entrance to the attraction is completely level, we have a low-level counter at our admissions desk, and two lifts between floors. We also have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Accessible parking at Eureka! Science + Discovery

There are dedicated parking spaces in both car parks for disabled visitors. There are 5 in our front car park which are around 20m from our main entrance and 6 in our back car park which are 50m away. If you’d like some assistance on arrival, please ask any member of the team by calling 0151 323 0033.

Dedicated on-site parking

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

Toilets features at Eureka! Science + Discovery

We have a Changing Places toilet in the Terminal Building on the ground floor and all access toilets on both floors in the Main Building and the ground floor of The Burrow. Changing Places toilet in the Seacombe Ferry Terminal Building: A changing facility with toilet, Robin tracking hoist with a maximum load of 150kg, height adjustable changing bed and washbasin, privacy screens and enough space for two carers and a wheelchair user. All-access toilets in the Main Building on both floors: Ground Floor: Right-hand transfer space with vertical rails at the side of the toilet, low-level light switches, hook on back of door, lever taps and hand drier. First Floor in the Nature Gallery: Right-hand transfer space with vertical rails at the side of the toilet and low-level light switches, dual-level hooks, lever taps and paper towels. First Floor in the Homes Gallery: Left-hand transfer space with vertical rails at the side of the toilet and low-level light switches, dual-level hooks, lever taps and paper towels.

Changing Places toilet

There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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.