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Woolsthorpe Manor - Science Centre

Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is the accessible entrance at the front right 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.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the toilet block opposite the coffee shop. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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 magnifying glass.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
  • The wheelchair must be pre-booked.

Route to (the Science Centre)

  • Leave visitor reception and continue ahead.
    Turn left once you reach the toilet block and continue ahead.
    The accessible entrance will be on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free level, 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, gravel and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Entrance (Main)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarkedno handrails.
  • Some of the steps are 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 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less 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.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: tactile, pictorial, information board and interactive exhibits at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 75cm - 120cm).
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There is a slight ramp leading into the central room.
  • There are tables and chairs with armrests available in the area.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Ramp or Slope (to Central Room)

  • The ramp is slight and between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right going down.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.