Venue Description

The National Civil War Centre invites you to explore one of the most fascinating times in UK history, sweeping you into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change which has affected the country we live in today. See the realities of 17th century life through the eyes of people who lived it in our stunning galleries and bring the whole family to enjoy a fantastic range of interactives including our much-loved dressing up cupboard!

Accessibility

There is step-free access to the building from the front and rear. Once inside, you can choose from steps and stairs or lifts to gain access to any part of the building. The main galleries are on floors 1, 3 and 5. The lifts are big enough for most wheelchairs and smaller mobility scooters. We are able to lend you a wheelchair on request (two available). To access floor 1 in the museum, you will have to turn your wheelchair at a 90 degree angle; the dimensions of the lift are 1500mm by 1400mm, the door width is 900mm. If you are visiting the museum in a larger wheelchair and won’t manage the 90 degree turn in the lift, we have an access route which will take you through the back of our shop, around the back of the museum via a ramp, through our lovely courtyard and straight into floor 1. Please ask at the front desk and one of our friendly assistants will be available to guide you. There is a platform lift to access Café Nineteen20. The dimensions of this lift are 1500mm by 1400mm, the door width is 900mm.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://nationalcivilwarcentre.com/visit/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

On the first Saturday of every month, from 3pm to 5pm, our Quiet Hour sessions help children and young people with autism or additional requirements to enjoy the museum. Sound effects are turned off, lights are turned up a little, a quiet space is available and there are things to touch and do.

Toilets

In the museum, there is an accessible toilet on floor -1, with lift access from the museum. Another is available in Café Nineteen20, this is located toward the Palace Theatre auditorium and our café staff will be available to show you where to go. We do not have a Changing Places toilet on site. However, the nearest one is St Mark’s Toilets which is around 300m away from the Centre; our welcome staff at the front desk can mark this on a map for you.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.