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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses - Fletcher

Holy Austin Rock Houses, Compton Road, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front 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.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is behind the tea room. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Assistance dogs only are allowed at this property.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (Fletcher)

  • With the visitor reception to your right, head along the pathway.
    At the end of the pathway there will be the three rock houses.
    Fletcher is directly in front of you.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, loose wood chippings, gravel, muddy, cobbles, paving stones and sand.
  • 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 front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are no seats at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Flooring along the tour route is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are varied throughout the tour route.