a spacious, step-free, and welcoming pub
5
5
Date of visit: January 2026
I am a disabled person and a carer or friend of a disabled person and a general supporter of disabled access.
Overall Rating
Excellent
The Landing Light is a spacious, step‑free, and welcoming pub that works well for wheelchair users, WAV drivers, and assistance dog handlers. Parking is level and close to the entrance, the doorway is wide and accessible, and the interior layout offers plenty of room to move between tables. Staff are consistently friendly and supportive, and table service removes the barrier of ordering at the bar.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
🚪 Entrance & Internal Layout • The main entrance is level and wide, suitable for powerchairs and mobility aids. • Inside, the pub is described as clean, spacious, and modern, with a mix of booth seating and open tables B. • Aisles are generally wide enough to navigate, though at busy times staff may need to help move chairs. • Lighting is bright but not harsh; acoustics can get lively during peak family hours. What works well: Plenty of open floor space and flexible seating options. Potential barriers: Noise levels and occasional clutter around popular tables. 🐾 Assistance Dogs • As a family‑friendly chain pub, assistance dogs are welcomed in all areas. • The spacious layout makes it easier to position a dog safely under or beside the table. Note: the bar area and outdoor seating is dog friendly 🌤️ Outdoor Area • The pub has an outdoor seating area with level access • Tables are fixed picnic‑style in some areas, which can limit wheelchair positioning. 🎧 Sensory & Neurodivergent Considerations • Peak times can be noisy due to families and large groups. • Lighting is bright but not flickering. • No quiet zones.
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance, Seating at regular intervals
Parking & Transport
Excellent
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
🅿️ Parking & Arrival • The pub sits on a modern retail‑park‑style plot with a large car park and level access from most bays. • Blue Badge bays are present, but not always well‑policed, and the layout can feel tight at peak times. • No height barriers which is positive for WAV access. • The approach from the car park to the entrance is step‑free, with wide paved routes. What would improve things: Clearer enforcement of Blue Badge bays and confirmation of bay widths suitable for side‑loading WAVs.
Accessible facilities: Electric Vehicle Charging, Dedicated on-site parking, Public or on street parking
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
♿ Toilets • The venue includes an accessible toilet. (Based on Marston’s standard layouts, these usually include: Level access, Grab rails, Emergency pull cord and Turning space for most wheelchairs) • Cleanliness is generally rated highly by visitors
Facilities: Accessible toilet
Staff
Excellent
🍽️ Ordering, Menus & Staff Support • The Landing Light offers restaurant‑style table service, which reduces barriers for disabled customers who struggle with bar ordering. • Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful in reviews • Menus are available online and in print; font size is average, not large‑print. Strengths: Table service and supportive staff. Gaps: No published information on accessible formats (large print, digital QR menus, allergen clarity).
