A Most Interesting Historical Building

milldale

17 Oct 2018

Date of visit: October 2018

I have experience of challenges around: hearing and moving around.

I use or have experience of: hearing aid or cochlear implant, wheelchair

Overall Rating

Excellent

Paisley Abbey is a historically significant building in Paisley. The volunteer staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. There are ramps in place to access all areas on the ground floor. There is information through the ages on boards as you walk round the ground floor with lots of pictures. It has a small café serving hot and cold drinks, icecream and cakes to the right of the entrance which is accessible for wheelchairs and a gift shop.

Disabled Access In and Around

Excellent

There are ramps throughout the ground floor of this 800 year old building making it completely accessible for a wheelchair user. There are plenty of pews where you can stop to take a rest.

Parking & Transport

Good

Parking spaces on Cotton Street which is a short 2 minutes walk from entrance. Also free parking at Renfrewshire House Staff car park at the weekend. (Parking in all bays is also free at weekends throughout Paisley.)

Accessible Toilets

Good

Clean and roomy accessible disabled toilet at the Cafe with grab rails but no emergency pull cord.

Staff

Excellent

We were given a very warm welcome from the volunteers. Their knowledge of the history of the Abbey was excellent and they were happy to chat. There are guided tours on a Tuesday and Thursday which last an hour. We spoke with Niall who was very helpful and made us most welcome.

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