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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is to the right side of the building.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • There is 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 in the toilet block in the car park. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Admissions

  • At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: the Coastline and Wildlife Watchpoint.
  • At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all aspects.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members but chargeable for all other visitors.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The property has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a grass and gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members, but charges apply for all other visitors.
  • There are clearly presented payment signs.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There are 8 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m from the coastline walk entrance.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: slopes/ramps.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Route to (the Wildlife Watchpoint)

  • From the car park, follow the waymarked route down the hill towards Lizard Point.
    Once at the bottom of the hill, the Wildlife Watchpoint is on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are gravel.
  • 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 on the right side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarkedno handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial, information board and handheld information devices.
  • 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 varied.