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Housed in the attic of the early eighteenth-century church of the old St Thomas’ Hospital, this atmospheric museum offers a unique insight into the history of medicine and surgery. The original timber framed Herb Garret was once used to dry and store herbs for patients’ medicines and in 1822 an operating theatre was included. Predating anaesthetics and antiseptics, it is the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Disabled Access at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

The Museum is in the roof of St Thomas’ Church. There is no level access from the street to St Thomas’ Church. There is a 52-step narrow spiral staircase from the main Church Foyer Entrance to the shop, herb garret, antechamber and operating theatre. While we do not have a public lift, we do have have access to a small lift for occasional use by our visitors who require it. While we do not have public toilets, we do have have access to a small staff toilet for occasional use by our visitors who require it. For further information, please check out our access page: https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/visiting-us/access/

Toilets features at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

While we do not have public toilets, we do have have access to a small staff toilet for occasional use by our visitors who require it. For more information, please check out our access page: https://oldoperatingtheatre.com/visiting-us/access/

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.

Accessible formats at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Large print

Information is available in large print format.

Braille

Information is available in Braille format.

Audio Formats

Information is available in audio format.

Accessible services at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

Staff details at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

All of our staff are Dementia Friends, and have undergone disability awareness training. Please be advised that some volunteers may need to contact staff in order to support you during your visit.

Other features at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available for customers.

Carers Discount

A carers discount is available.

Online Booking

Online booking is available.

More Information

More detailed accessibility information

For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@oldoperatingtheatre.com

Awards at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

We are an Accredited Museum, a Living Wage Employer, and a Dementia Friendly Venue. In 2022 we received a Travellers' Choice award from Tripadvisor, and an Experts' Choice Award from TripExpert.