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Disappointing Access in New Purpose Built Museum with 2 lifts which visitors can't use
The City Wall at Vine Street is a new small museum which opened in May 2023. It houses part of the Roman Wall and some a small collection of artefacts. The Romans arrived in the City of London about 43CE and in about 200CE built a city wall. It was the second largest building project England, the largest being Hadrian's Wall. Over the centuries the wall was repaired and rebuilt. Today only fragments of the wall survive. The City Wall at Vine Street displays a part of the wall which until recently was not on public view. Admission is free but you need to pre-book on their website. The wall is impressive and the museum collection is fascinating. However, my review is going to focus on its accessibility.
Despite it being a new purpose built museum there are several access issues, this made the visit disappointing and uninviting. Most notably the lack of step free access due to the lifts not working since the museum opened. By contrast the one member of staff who was on in the museum was very friendly and welcoming.
The City Wall at Vine Street is a new small museum which opened in May 2023. It houses part of the Roman Wall and some a small collection of artefacts. The Romans arrived in the City of London about 43CE and in about 200CE built a city wall. It was the second largest building project England, the largest being Hadrian's Wall. Over the centuries the wall was repaired and rebuilt. Today only fragments of the wall survive. The City Wall at Vine Street displays a part of the wall which until recently was not on public view. Admission is free but you need to pre-book on their website. The wall is impressive and the museum collection is fascinating. However, my review is going to focus on its accessibility.
Despite it being a new purpose built museum there are several access issues, this made the visit disappointing and uninviting. Most notably the lack of step free access due to the lifts not working since the museum opened. By contrast the one member of staff who was on in the museum was very friendly and welcoming.
For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: bookings@citywallvinestreet.org
