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Cragside - Pump House and Archimedes Screw

Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located on the right after you enter through the visitor centre arch. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. 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, magnifying glass and activity sheets.
  • You can borrow these from the shop, business support or the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Pump and Archimedes Screw)

  • Exit the car park and head left down the path to the access road.
    Cross the road and go down the steps.
    At the bottom of the steps continue ahead and cross the bridge and then turn right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and includes more than 3 steps without a handrail.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, paving stones and wood.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Attraction / Exhibit (Pump House)

  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • 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.
  • There are no seats available in the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • The Archimedes Screw is located on the right as you go down the steps to the entrance.