Vindolanda

fengirl66

18 May 2022

Good but not great

3.5

3.5

Date of visit: May 2022

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Good

Staff very helpful and we got off to a good start with a pathed route around the dig but then it got steep and there were cinder paths. My mobility scooter cut out numerous times and had to be reset, luckily I was not on my own! The dig itself is gravel and although well trodden in places I still got stuck and had to turn around, again with help! The cafe & museum is out of reach as so steep going down I could chance it. My husband went down on his own which made me feel low. The incline coming back from the dig was so steep my scooter lost control and I went hailing down and only the grass stopped me - very frightening. Sad coz it was a fantastic weather day and I missed out on lots 😔

Disabled Access In and Around

Average

Easy to get into reception and as I said above starts well but needs much improvement. I know it’s an historic site but things could be added to be more inclusive.

Parking & Transport

Good

Not many disabled spots and these had all gone when we arrived.

Accessible Toilets

Bad

They were down in the cafe and no physically disabled persons could get down to them so a bit pointless

Staff

Excellent