Great half day with lots to see
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: June 2015
overall Rating Text
Excellent
A real mixture of things to see here - traveller caravans, vintage cars, roman pipes and coffins, orchard and old barns, kitchens, agricultural history, an old Victorian school room, old toys and vintage clothes, and a Great Hall - all wheelchair accessible.
disabled Access In AndAround Text
Excellent
Some cobble paths and rough terrain in the barns - but you can navigate around these and look in through the doors and see everything. All other buildings are flat access and a modern glass lift up into the floors of the house. Staff can open a side door to get into the school room. Outside is paving through the orchard and a courtyard which is smooth. The old house has sloping floors - so beware you don't roll /step down a staircase from the viewing areas. Might worry some people. I could see into almost every display. Not sure if any of it is audio described. Some tactile items.
parkingTransport Text
Excellent
Parking on the flat next to the entrance for bade holders.
accessibleToilets Text
Excellent
A number of accessible toilets with a variety of fittings and space sizes - very well described on their web-site.
staff Text
Excellent
Very helpful and friendly. Opened up the door for easy access to the schoolroom - otherwise there is a step.
Additional Information
A good half day out. The barns can be a little dusty and cold if you have breathing problems - this is where the transport collections are held.
