Lapworth Museum of Geology

hazkat

11 Nov 2019

5

5

A hidden gem

Date of visit: November 2019

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

I use or have experience of: powerchair, wheelchair

Overall Rating

Excellent

Entry is free. The fossils, rocks and minerals are attractively displayed, explanations are easy to read and there is plenty of space to manœuvre between them. There are a few interactive exhibits, and a section aimed at younger visitors explaining the work of a geologist. A great way to spend a couple of hours, learning about the local geology.

Disabled Access In and Around

Excellent

There are two ways to get in, either through the main Aston Webb Building where you have to go down a flight of stairs or from the outside far more accessible entrance all on the flat. There's plenty of space inside and places to sit down. Entry is free. The fossils, rocks and minerals are attractively displayed, explanations are easy to read and there is plenty of space between them. The exhibition is laid out over two floors and there is lift access between them.

Parking & Transport

Excellent

It is tucked away within the Aston Webb Building of the University of Birmingham campus in Edgbaston, just a few minutes trundle from University railway station. There is limited blue badge parking on campus. Local buses stop fairly close.

Accessible Toilets

Good

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the lower floor with a bifold door, which is very difficult to close for those with dexterity issues. That said, the facility is clean, uncluttered and quite spacious, just about room for a carer.

Staff

Excellent