Venue Description
A traditional thatched house which provides a unique insight into island life. Beside the blackhouse, a furnished 1920s whitehouse and a ruined blackhouse can be seen. Opening times: 29 Mar to 30 Sept: Daily except Sun, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm. 1 Oct to 28 Mar: Daily except Wed & Sun, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.Accessibility
Approach to site Approach to site is about 25m across a relatively level tarmac surface. Visitor centre The shop and exhibition has a small ramp at the door. Monument The Blackhouse is all on one level. The doors and ceilings are very low, and there are some narrow passageways. The floors are uneven and it can be very dark. It can also be very smokey, because of the open fire. The Whitehouse is reached over a large rough stone drain cover and a slight threshold at the door. The ruined blackhouses are accessed over an uneven grass surface.
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There is an adapted toilet in the visitor centre.
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