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Sutton Hoo - Bookshop

Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the right from the main entrance into the café and shop building. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and mountain trikes. 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, sunglasses, binoculars, magnifying glass, activity sheets and soft toy.
  • 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: trampers. 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.
  • There is also an audio tour of the full site available to borrow.

Route to (the Bookshop)

  • From the visitor reception, turn left and follow the path.
    The entrance to the bookshop is on the left hand side.
  • 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.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
  • Some flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 77cm.
  • There is a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.