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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Lode Mill

Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps) and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is at the side of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: maps and an accessible route map.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was not working.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are in the visitor reception. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and a mountain trike. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and sunglasses.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (Lode Mill)

  • There is a long path leading from the visitor reception to Lode Mill.
    After exiting the visitor reception, turn right and follow the Winter Garden path until you reach Lode Mill.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the side of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The steep ramp is under 75cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.