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    Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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    2.25

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    What is Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings? Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in engineering. The site is home to eight special buildings each with a unique story to tell, including the 1797 Main Mill which is the grandparent of skyscrapers. This remarkable piece of the industrial revolution is being restored but the new exhibition, called The Mill, and Turned Wood Cafe are now open. Behind-the-Scenes tours are now available. Visitors can come along and experience the amazing stories of this place and it’s people by buying tickets to The Mill. Alternatively, there is no charge to simply wander the courtyards and take in the buildings in your own time and perhaps enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in the Cafe.

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    Overall rating

    2.25

    (2 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    2.5

    Parking (avg.)

    4.75

    Toilets (avg.)

    4.5

    Staff (avg.)

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    wheelman_marco

    Sept 2024

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    4.5

    What an incredible interesting building and tour

    This building the Shrewsbury Flax mill & Maltings was the first iron constructed sky scraper, built in the 18th century it’s been restored (and still works continue) The many building are covered in the tour, carried out by volunteers ,takes in the 5 story building and Maltings, the original main building was constructed to process Flax ,used in the manufacture of linen. Highly recommend that you try a visit if you are in Shrewsbury. They have lifts to get less able up to the higher floors, and a great cafe on site.! Free parking on site with good spaces for blue badge holders.
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    wheelman_marco

    Apr 2024

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    Very disappointing wheelchair access

    This historic building is billed as the world’s first skyscraper. It has had many years of renovations and money spent on it; yet they do not have a functioning lift to access the upper floors if you are doing the tour of the building! This is extremely disappointing because it is a huge tourist attraction in Shrewsbury but by still not having a working lift they are denying access to wheelchair users. I have had several communications with them over this but I’ve been informed that Historical England are responsible for the lift. I do not recommend visiting the venue until the lift is fixed, because you will not be able to see all of the venue!
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    Disabled Access Information for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    Disabled Access at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    Visit https://www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk/visit/visitor-accessibility/ for detailed visitor accessibility.

    Accessible parking at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    There are four accessible parking spaces in the main visitor car park. The spaces are a three-minute walk from the entrance to The Mill up a slight incline. Follow the ‘P’ signs for parking. The accessible parking spaces are marked. There are also four accessible parking spaces available next to the Apprentice House. These spaces are on the same level as the Main Mill and are slightly nearer. Access is via the mini-roundabout on the A5191, opposite Sultan Road. The accessible parking spaces are marked.
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    Dedicated on-site parking

    On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

    Toilets features at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

    There are two accessible toilets and each is clearly sign posted. One accessible toilet is located outside next to the Stables. The dimensions are 2200mm x 1500mm, the door is 870mm wide. The toilet has a hand dryer and is a right-hand transfer. One accessible toilet is located inside on the ground floor and accessed through the café. The dimensions are 2200mm x 1780mm, the door is 1010mm wide. The toilet has a hand dryer and is a left-hand transfer. All toilets are self-enclosed with the wash basin within the cubicle and are all gender neutral. The nearest Changing Places toilets are located in Shrewsbury town centre. There are two Changing Places toilets.
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    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 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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    Information is available in large print format.

    Accessible services at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

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

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    Other features at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk

    Contact

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    Location

    Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, SY1 2SZ

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