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Tapton Lock is the only visitor centre on the Chesterfield Canal, open every day (except Christmas day) between 10am and 4pm. The visitor centre is a great place to start exploring the Chesterfield Canal and Trans Pennine Trail southern link. The visitor centre, its gardens and its facilities are fully accessible and we now have a 'Tramper' mobility scooter available to help you explore further. The towpath is accessible for everyone from Tapton Lock to Staveley. The visitor centre has a small shop and café, as well as information about the local area and the history of the canal. Chesterfield Canal trust volunteers run regular boat trips from the visitor centre on Sundays and bank holidays through the summer months, with Santa trips leading up to Christmas and summer evening specials. The trust’s trip boat John Varley II has a wheelchair lift.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

Disabled Access at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre can be accessed from the road. Access is down a ramp with a handrail. The doors are manual, but wide enough for wheelchairs. The visitors centre is on the ground floor. Public toilets are on the first floor, accessible by either stairs or a slope. Path slopes are no steeper than 1 in 10. Paths are wider than 1 metre. There are no steps or barriers. There are intact path surfaces with only slight irregularities, neat edges. Some parts of the pathway may have shallow standing water, due to our location.

Accessible parking at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

On street parking is available outside the visitor centre, with one designated disabled bay. The parking on this road has a 3 hour limit. Additional parking is located nearby.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

An accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the visitor centre. The doors are manual, but wide enough for a wheelchair. There are grab rails. Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet.

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.