unique piece of history, superbly accessible
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Date of visit: July 2019
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: dexterity or coordination, hearing, moving around and seeing.
Overall Rating
Excellent
The Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds is famed for boasting the oldest continuously-used building in the UK and also a World War Two Observer Corps Control Centre – the only surviving room of its kind in the world. Extensive renovation in 2018 has resulted in a fascinating building, with both floors and the sensory garden fully accessible, thanks to a huge Lottery grant.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Extraordinary lengths have been gione to to make this ancient building accessible to all. Most of the access is level, and there is a lift to the first floor. Displays are placed at convenient heights and the interactive information is also very accessible. The volunteer staff are extremely helpful. There is seating and a tea room. Worth checking out their website in advance https://burystedmundsguildhall.org.uk/
Parking & Transport
Good
Situated in the medieval historic core of the town's grid system, parking is limited, biut there are disabled parking spaces nearby and a long parking bay in the street. A littel further away there is parking in the town's market square (except on Wednesdays and Saturdays which are market days), parking bays on Angel Hill and a littel further away, the arc shopping centre car park. The town is accessible by bus and train, although the train station is a distance away from the venue.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
The accessible toilet is spacious and fully equipped. It was extremely clean!
Staff
Excellent
The volunteer staff went out of their way to be helpful.
Additional Information
This is a unique building in a town with a fascinating history. The accessibility is wonderful and made for a very pleasant experience all round. Highly recommended for all age groups.
