Old heritage meets modern art
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Date of visit: March 2017
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
The Kelpies made for a great visit albeit a bit chilly as they're exposed to the elements sitting alongside the canal. They were easy to get to by car and you had a choice of parking. Getting up close and around was easy with good surfaces to wheel on.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
It's a fair walk from the main car park to the visitor centre and the Kelpies. You may want to use the accessible parking by the visitor centre if you have a Blue Badge. Once by the visitor centre access is easy with lots of paths and hard surfaces to wheel on. The visitor centre was very accessible with an automated door to get in, plenty of space to move once you're inside and accessible loos.
Parking & Transport
Good
Parking was good if you come by car as you have a selection of car parking points. You can also get up close to the visitor centre if you head for the barrier at the access road and make yourself known. If you arrive on the water in one of the fabulous boards you couldn't get any closer with a selection of mooring points. Public transport may be a little more challenging although there did appear to be a bus stop but we didn't see any buses.
Accessible Toilets
Good
The visitor centre had an accessible loo. Large, bright and clean and tidy.
Staff
Excellent
Top marks for all the staff we met. A fabulous welcome when we arrived at staff explained what there was to see, the best ways to get around, and more. The cafe staff get a special mention for helping us get out eagerly aniticapted lunch to the table!
Additional Information
A great place for a walk and some exploring - even better when the weather if warm and sunny. You can venture along the canal towpath and see more of the boats and canal history.
